Proverbs 19:5
A false witnesse shall not be vnpunished: and he that speaketh lyes shall not escape.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
In Context
4Riches maketh many frendes: but the poore is separated from his neighbour.
6The multitude hangeth vpon great men: and euery man fauoureth hym that geueth rewardes.
Cross References
Proverbs 6:19A false witnesse that bringeth vp lyes, and hym that soweth discorde among brethren.
Proverbs 19:9A false witnesse shall not be vnpunished: and he that speaketh lyes shall perishe.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 19:5
4 Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour. Here, 1. We may see how strong men's love of money is, that they will love any man, how undeserving soever he be otherwise, if he has but a deal of money and is free with it, so that they may hope to be the better for it. Wealth enables a man to send many presents, make many entertainments, and do many good offices, and so gains him many friends, who pretend to love him, for they flatter him and make their court to him, but really love… Read the whole commentary →