¹⁷ Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right,
but a false witness, deceit.^(A)

⁵ An honest witness does not deceive,
but a dishonest witness utters lies.^(A)

²⁵ A truthful witness rescues lives,
but one who utters lies is deceitful.^(A)

⁵ A false witness will not go unpunished,^(A)
and one who utters lies will not escape.^(B)

⁹ A false witness will not go unpunished,
and one who utters lies perishes.^(A)

²⁸ A worthless witness mocks justice,
and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.^(A)

²⁸ A lying witness will perish,^(A)
but the one who listens will speak successfully.

¹⁸ A man giving false testimony against his neighbor^(A)
is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.^(B)