Proverbs 19:9
A false witness shall not be unpunished; and he that breatheth forth lies shall perish.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
In Context
8He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul; he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
10Luxury is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
Cross References
Proverbs 19:5A false witness shall not be unpunished; and he that breatheth forth lies shall not escape.
Jeremiah 23:25I have heard what the prophets have said, that prophesy lies in My name, saying: 'I have dreamed, I have dreamed.'
Jeremiah 29:31Send to all them of the captivity, saying: Thus saith the LORD concerning Shemaiah the Nehelamite: Because that Shemaiah hath prophesied unto you, and I sent him not, and he hath caused you to trust in a lie;
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 →