Maimonides
That a transgressor shall not testify,***This means that this evidence it not to be received by the Court.***This means that this evidence it not to be received by the Court. as it is said, “…. put not thine hand with the wicked, to be an unrighteousness witness” (Ex. 23:1).
Exodus 23:1
- KJV
- Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness.
- ASV
- Thou shalt not take up a false report: put not thy hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness.
- WEB
- “You shall not spread a false report. Don’t join your hand with the wicked to be a malicious witness.
- JPS
- Thou shalt not utter a false report; put not thy hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness.