Proverbs 19:9

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 19:9

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

Commentary for Proverbs 19:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 19:9
Summary
Liars face inevitable destruction.
Event
False witness brought to ruin
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom