In such cases, you must examine the facts carefully. If you find that the report is true and such a detestable act has been committed among you,

Let true justice prevail, so you may live and occupy the land that the Lord your God is giving you.

When you hear about it, investigate the matter thoroughly. If it is true that this detestable thing has been done in Israel,

True and False Prophets

Moses continued, “The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your fellow Israelites. You must listen to him.

If the prophet speaks in the Lord’s name but his prediction does not happen or come true, you will know that the Lord did not give that message. That prophet has spoken without my authority and need not be feared.

“But suppose the man’s accusations are true, and he can show that she was not a virgin.

“True justice must be given to foreigners living among you and to orphans, and you must never accept a widow’s garment as security for her debt.