Proverbs 19:9
A false witnesse shall not be vnpunished: and he that speaketh lyes shall perishe.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
In Context
8He that is wise loueth his owne soule, and kepeth vnderstanding, that he may prosper.
10Pleasure is not seemely for a foole: muche lesse for a bondman to haue rule of princes.
Cross References
Proverbs 19:5A false witnesse shall not be vnpunished: and he that speaketh lyes shall not escape.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 19:9
Domestic Grievances. 8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. Those are here encouraged, 1. That take pains to get wisdom, to get knowledge, and grace, and acquaintance with God; those that do so show that they love their own souls, and will be found to have done themselves the greatest kindness imaginable. No man ever hated his own flesh, but loves that, yet many are wanting in love to their own souls, for only those love their souls, and consequently love… Read the whole commentary →