Scripture

1. Proverbs 19:5 ^[1]

   A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will not escape. (ESV)
2. Proverbs 6:16–19 ^[1]

   There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers. (ESV)
3. 1 Samuel 17:28 ^[2]

   Now Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spoke to the men. And Eliab’s anger was kindled against David, and he said, “Why have you come down? And with whom have you left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know your presumption and the evil of your heart, for you have come down to see the battle.” (ESV)
4. Leviticus 19:16 ^[2]

   You shall not go around as a slanderer among your people, and you shall not stand up against the life of your neighbor: I am the LORD. (ESV)
5. Luke 3:14 ^[2]

   Soldiers also asked him, “And we, what shall we do?” And he said to them, “Do not extort money from anyone by threats or by false accusation, and be content with your wages.” (ESV)
6. Psalm 15:3 ^[2]

   who does not slander with his tongue and does no evil to his neighbor, nor takes up a reproach against his friend; (ESV)