Deuteronomy 19:15-18

Contemporary English Version

Witnesses Must Tell the Truth

Moses said to Israel:

^15 (A) Before you are convicted of a crime, at least two witnesses must be able to testify that you did it.

¹⁶ If you accuse someone of a crime, but seem to be lying, ^17-18 then both you and the accused must be taken to the court at the place where the Lord is worshiped. There the priests and judges will find out if you are lying or telling the truth.

If you are lying and the accused is innocent,