A reliable witness always tells the truth, but an unreliable one tells nothing but lies.

A witness saves lives when he tells the truth; when he tells lies, he betrays people.

Ahimelech answered, "David is the most faithful officer you have! He is your own son-in-law, captain of your bodyguard, and highly respected by everyone in the royal court.

Yes, I consulted God for him, and it wasn't the first time. As for plotting against you, Your Majesty must not accuse me or anyone else in my family. I don't know anything about this matter!"

(SEE 6:16)

If you tell lies in court, you will be punished---there will be no escape.

There is no justice where a witness is determined to hurt someone. Wicked people love the taste of evil.

The testimony of a liar is not believed, but the word of someone who thinks matters through is accepted.

Don't give evidence against others without good reason, or say misleading things about them.

For from your heart come the evil ideas which lead you to kill, commit adultery, and do other immoral things; to rob, lie, and slander others.

The chief priests and the whole Council tried to find some false evidence against Jesus to put him to death;

Then they brought in some men to tell lies about him. "This man," they said, "is always talking against our sacred Temple and the Law of Moses.

but do it with gentleness and respect. Keep your conscience clear, so that when you are insulted, those who speak evil of your good conduct as followers of Christ will become ashamed of what they say.