Deu 19:18-19 | MHM | STEP | v. 18 : The judges had to search carefully to find out the truth. They were to look at the people involved and all the facts, comparing everything to see what really happened. With careful and fair investigation, God would help the truth come out.

‏ Deuteronomy 19:18-19

v. 18: The judges had to search carefully to find out the truth. They were to look at the people involved and all the facts, comparing everything to see what really happened. With careful and fair investigation, God would help the truth come out.

v. 19: If they found that a person lied on purpose to harm someone else, the liar would get the same punishment he wanted for the other person. For example, if he tried to get someone killed, he would be put to death. If the punishment was a fine or beating, the false witness would receive that instead .