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Proverbs 19:5

World English Bible

A false witness shall not be unpunished.
He who pours out lies shall not go free.

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Proverbs 19:5 in other translations

A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall not escape.

Proverbs 19:5 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 19:5 in context

  1. 3The foolishness of man subverts his way;
    his heart rages against Yahweh.
  2. 4Wealth adds many friends,
    but the poor is separated from his friend.
  3. 5A false witness shall not be unpunished.
    He who pours out lies shall not go free.
  4. 6Many will entreat the favor of a ruler,
    and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
  5. 7All the relatives of the poor shun him:
    how much more do his friends avoid him!
    He pursues them with pleas, but they are gone.