Bava Kamma 56a
It's Against Torah Law
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One who knows testimony in support of another but does
not testify on his behalf is exempt from liability according
to human laws but liable according to the laws of Heaven.
With what particular circumstances are we dealing with?
If we say that the case involves two people who could testify,
and their evidence would render the other party liable to pay,
it is obvious that each of them is liable according to the
laws of Heaven. He has committed a transgression by Torah law:
Therefore, there is no need to mention this case.
not testify on his behalf is exempt from liability according
to human laws but liable according to the laws of Heaven.
With what particular circumstances are we dealing with?
If we say that the case involves two people who could testify,
and their evidence would render the other party liable to pay,
it is obvious that each of them is liable according to the
laws of Heaven. He has committed a transgression by Torah law:
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