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  Exodus 20:15 - 17 - "You shall not steal. "You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. "You shall not covet your neighbor's house. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife, nor his male servant, nor his female servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor's."

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  Leviticus 19:11 - 19 - "`You shall not steal. "`You shall not lie. "`You shall not deceive one another. "`You shall not swear by my name falsely, and profane the name of your God. I am Yahweh. "`You shall not oppress your neighbor, nor rob him. "`The wages of a hired servant shall not remain with you all night until the morning. "`You shall not curse the deaf, nor put a stumbling block before the blind; but you shall fear your God. I am Yahweh. "`You shall do no injustice in judgment. You shall not be partial to the poor, nor show favoritism to the great; but you shall judge your neighbor in righteousness. "`You shall not go up and down as a slanderer among your people. "`You shall not endanger the life of your neighbor. I am Yahweh. "`You shall not hate your brother in your heart. You shall surely rebuke your neighbor, and not bear sin because of him. "`You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people; but you shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am Yahweh. "`You shall keep my statutes. "`You shall not cross-breed different kinds of animals. "`You shall not sow your field with two kinds of seed; "`neither shall there come upon you a garment made of two kinds of material.

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  Deuteronomy 5:17 - 20 - "You shall not murder. "You shall not commit adultery. "You shall not steal. "You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.

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  Proverbs 6:17 - 19 - haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood; a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are swift in running to mischief, a false witness who utters lies, and he who sows discord among brothers.

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  Proverbs 19:5 - A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.

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  Proverbs 25:18 - 19 - A man who gives false testimony against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow. Confidence in someone unfaithful in time of trouble is like a bad tooth, or a lame foot.

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  Proverbs 19:1 - 29 - Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool. It isn't good to have zeal without knowledge; nor being hasty with one's feet and missing the way. The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against Yahweh. Wealth adds many friends, but the poor is separated from his friend. A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free. Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts. All the relatives of the poor shun him: how much more do his friends avoid him! He pursues them with pleas, but they are gone. He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good. A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish. Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool, much less for a servant to have rule over princes. The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense. The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass. A foolish son is the calamity of his father. A wife's quarrels are a continual dripping. House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from Yahweh. Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep. The idle soul shall suffer hunger. He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die. He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him. Discipline your son, for there is hope; don't be a willing party to his death. A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again. Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end. There are many plans in a man's heart, but Yahweh's counsel will prevail. That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar. The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble. The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge. He who robs his father and drives away his mother, is a son who causes shame and brings reproach. If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge. A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity. Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

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  Psalms 15:3 - He who doesn't slander with his tongue, nor does evil to his friend, nor casts slurs against his fellow man;

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  Proverbs 10:18 - He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.

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  Deuteronomy 19:15 - 16 - One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sins. At the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall a matter be established. If an unrighteous witness rises up against any man to testify against him of wrongdoing,