Deuteronomy 19:20

20 When the rest of the people hear about this, they will be afraid. Never again will such an evil thing be done among you.

Deuteronomy 19:20 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 19:20

And those which remain shall hear, and fear
Those which survive the false witness shall hear of the punishment inflicted on him, and fear to commit the like sin, lest they should be punished in like manner.

Deuteronomy 19:20 In-Context

18 The judges must make a thorough investigation. If it is found that the witness lied when he testified against the other Israelite,

19 then do to him what he planned to do to the other person. You must get rid of this evil.

20 When the rest of the people hear about this, they will be afraid. Never again will such an evil thing be done among you.

21 Have no pity on him: [Take] a life for a life, an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, a hand for a hand, and a foot for a foot.