Verse 18

The judges will thoroughly investigate the matter, and if the witness should prove to be false and to have given false testimony against the accused,

Referenced Verses

• Deut 13:14 : 14 You must investigate thoroughly and inquire carefully. If it is indeed true that such a disgraceful thing is being done among you,
• Deut 17:4 : 4 When it is reported to you and you hear about it, you must investigate carefully. If it is indeed true that such a disgraceful thing is being done in Israel,
• 2 Chr 19:6-7 : 6 He told the judges,“Be careful what you do, for you are not judging for men, but for the LORD, who will be with you when you make judicial decisions. 7 Respect the LORD and make careful decisions, for the LORD our God disapproves of injustice, partiality, and bribery.”
• Job 19:16 : 16 I summon my servant, but he does not respond, even though I implore him with my own mouth.