⁵ A faithful witness does not lie,
    but a false witness breathes out lies.^(A)

²⁵ A truthful witness saves lives,
    but one who utters lies is a betrayer.^(A)

⁵ A false witness will not go unpunished,
    and a liar will not escape.^(A)

⁹ A false witness will not go unpunished,
    and the liar will perish.

²² What is desirable in a person is loyalty,
    and it is better to be poor than a liar.

²⁸ A worthless witness mocks at justice,
    and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.^(A)

²⁸ A false witness will perish,
    but a good listener will testify successfully.

¹⁸ Like a war club, a sword, or a sharp arrow
    is one who bears false witness against a neighbor.^(A)