16. A witness might lie and accuse a person of a crime.
17. The two people who are arguing must stand before the Lord. They must stand before the priests and judges who are on duty.
18. The judges must check the matter carefully. The witness might be a liar. He might be lying about his fellow Israelite.
19. If so, he must be punished as he wanted his brother punished. You must get rid of the evil among you.