Deuteronomy 19:18

American Standard Version (1901)

and the judges shall make diligent inquisition: and, behold, if the witness be a false witness, and have testified falsely against his brother;

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Referenced Verses

  • Deut 13:14 : 14 then shalt thou inquire, and make search, and ask diligently; and, behold, if it be truth, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought in the midst of thee,
  • Deut 17:4 : 4 and it be told thee, and thou hast heard of it, then shalt thou inquire diligently; and, behold, if it be true, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought in Israel,
  • 2 Chr 19:6-7 : 6 and said to the judges, Consider what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for Jehovah; and [he is] with you in the judgment. 7 Now therefore let the fear of Jehovah be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with Jehovah our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of bribes.
  • Job 19:16 : 16 I call unto my servant, and he giveth me no answer, [Though] I entreat him with my mouth.

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