5 A false witness will not go unpunished,(A)and one who utters lies will not escape.(B)
5 A false witness will not go unpunished, nor will a liar escape.
9 A false witness will not go unpunished,and one who utters lies perishes.(A)
9 A false witness will not go unpunished, and a liar will be destroyed.
22 What is desirable in a man is his fidelity;better to be a poor man than a liar.(A)
22 Loyalty makes a person attractive. It is better to be poor than dishonest.
28 A worthless witness mocks justice,and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.(A)
28 A corrupt witness makes a mockery of justice; the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil.
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