Proverbs 19:5

5 A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will not go free.

Proverbs 19:5 in Other Translations

KJV
5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
ESV
5 A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will not escape.
NLT
5 A false witness will not go unpunished, nor will a liar escape.
MSG
5 Perjury won't go unpunished. Would you let a liar go free?
CSB
5 A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.

Proverbs 19:5 In-Context

3 A person’s own folly leads to their ruin, yet their heart rages against the LORD.
4 Wealth attracts many friends, but even the closest friend of the poor person deserts them.
5 A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will not go free.
6 Many curry favor with a ruler, and everyone is the friend of one who gives gifts.
7 The poor are shunned by all their relatives— how much more do their friends avoid them! Though the poor pursue them with pleading, they are nowhere to be found.

Cross References 3

  • 1. S Exodus 23:1
  • 2. S Psalms 56:7
  • 3. ver 9; S Deuteronomy 19:19; Proverbs 21:28
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