Proverbs 19:9
A false witness will be punished; people who tell lies will perish.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
In Context
8If you become wise, you have good self-esteem; if you learn good sense you'll be successful.
Cross References
Proverbs 19:5A false witness will be punished; liars won't get away with their lies.
Jeremiah 23:25I've listened to the prophets who prophesy lies in my name. They say, “I've had a dream! I've had a dream!”
Jeremiah 29:31Send this message to all the exiles: This is what the Lord says about Shemaiah the Nehelamite. Since Shemaiah has prophesied to you, even though I didn't send him, and has convinced you to believe in a lie,
2 Thessalonians 2:8Then the lawless one will be revealed, the one whom the Lord Jesus will wipe out, blowing him away, destroying him by the brilliance of his coming.
2 Peter 2:1But just as there were false prophets among the people then, there will be false teachers among you. They subtly introduce false and destructive teachings, even denying the Lord who redeemed them, quickly bringing destruction on themselves.
Revelation 21:8But anyone who is a coward, who doesn't trust me, who does disgusting things, who is a murderer, who is sexually immoral, who practices witchcraft, who worships idols, who tells lies—their chosen place is in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death.”
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 →