Proverbs 19:9

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

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Proverbs 19:9

A false witnesse shall not be vnpunished, and hee that speaketh lyes, shall perish.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

A false witness will not go unpunished, And he who tells lies will perish.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall perish.
- American Standard Version (1901)

A false witness will not go without punishment, and the breather out of deceit will be cut off.
- Basic English Bible

A false witness shall not be held innocent, and he that uttereth lies shall perish.
- Darby Bible

A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
- Webster's Bible

A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish.
- World English Bible

A false witness is not acquitted, And whoso breatheth out lies perisheth.
- Youngs Literal Bible

A false witness shall not be unpunished; and he that breatheth forth lies shall perish.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible Commentary for Proverbs 19:9

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 19:9


19:7 Brethren - His nearest relations. Hate - Despise and shun him. Pursueth - Earnestly imploring their pity.

19:10 Delight - To live in pleasure and outward glory, doth not become him, nor suit with him; because prosperity corrupts even wise men, and makes fools mad; and because it gives him more opportunity to discover his folly, and to do mischief both to himself and others.


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