Proverbs 19:5

A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 19:5

BSB
A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.
AKJV
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaks lies shall not escape.
CPDV
A false witness shall not go unpunished. And whoever speaks lies will not escape.
ERV
A false witness shall not be unpunished; and he that uttereth lies shall not escape.
NHEB
A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.
SMT
A witness of falsehoods shall not be unpunished, and he breathing out lies shall not escape.

Commentary for Proverbs 19:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 19:5
Summary
Dishonest testimony receives certain punishment.
Event
False witness faces punishment
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom