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

²⁵ A truthful witness saves lives,
    but one who ^(A)breathes out lies is deceitful.

^5 (A)A false witness will not go unpunished,
    and he who ^(B)breathes out lies will not escape.

^9 (A)A false witness will not go unpunished,
    and he who ^(B)breathes out lies will perish.

²² What is desired in a man is steadfast love,
    and a poor man is better than a liar.

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

^28 (A)A false witness will perish,
    but the word of a man who hears will endure.

¹⁸ A man who ^(A)bears false witness against his neighbor
    is like a war club, or ^(B)a sword, or a sharp arrow.