Deuteronomy 19:18

World English Bible (2000)

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

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  • Deut 13:14 : 14 then you shall inquire, and make search, and ask diligently; and, behold, if it be truth, and the thing certain, that such abomination is done in the midst of you,
  • Deut 17:4 : 4 and it be told you, and you have heard of it, then you shall inquire diligently; and behold, if it be true, and the thing certain, that such abomination is done in Israel,
  • 2 Chr 19:6-7 : 6 and said to the judges, "Consider what you do: for you don't judge for man, but for Yahweh; and [he is] with you in the judgment. 7 Now therefore let the fear of Yahweh be on you. Take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with Yahweh our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of bribes."
  • Job 19:16 : 16 I call to my servant, and he gives me no answer. I beg him with my mouth.

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