Deuteronomy 19:18

And the Iudges shall make diligent inquisition: and behold, if the witnesse be a false witnesse, and hath testified falsly against his brother:
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"The judges shall investigate thoroughly, and if the witness is a false witness {and} he has accused his brother falsely,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

and the judges shall make diligent inquisition: and, behold, if the witness be a false witness, and have testified falsely against his brother;
- American Standard Version (1901)

And the judges will have the question looked into with care: and if the witness is seen to be false and to have made a false statement against his brother,
- Basic English Bible

and the judges shall make thorough inquiry; and if the witness be a false witness, and he have testified falsely against his brother,
- Darby Bible

And the judges shall make diligent inquisition: and behold, if the witness is a false witness, and hath testified falsely against his brother;
- Webster's Bible

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

and the judges have searched diligently, and lo, the witness [is] a false witness, a falsehood he hath testified against his brother:
- Youngs Literal Bible

And the judges shall inquire diligently; and, behold, if the witness be a false witness, and hath testified falsely against his brother;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Deuteronomy 19:18

19:16 A safe witness - A single witness, though he speak truth, is not to be accepted for the condemnation of another man, but if he be convicted of false witness, this is sufficient for his own condemnation.