From law court to everyday life. A. Ninth Commandment focuses on law court. False witness is a sin that comes from our hearts. Two witnesses always required. Withholding evidence just as bad as giving false evidence.
Wise men pray for truthful spirit.
Our slide into deceit has a long history. Dietrich Bonhoeffer said only cynics claim to speak whole truth at all times. But sometimes you must weigh in the balance the difference between lives and lies. B. The Biblical tradition is absolutely against lying. Ten Commandments and other verses.