Proverbs 19:9
A false witness shall not remain unpunished, and he that uttereth lies shall perish.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
In Context
10Delicacy 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 remain unpunished, and he that uttereth lies shall not escape.
Jeremiah 23:25I have heard what the prophets have said, that prophesy falsely in my name, saying, I have dreamt, I have dreamt.
Jeremiah 29:31Send to all the exiles, saying, Thus hath said the Lord concerning Shema'yah the Nechlamite, Whereas Shema'yah hath prophesied unto you, while I have not sent him, and he hath caused you to rely on a falsehood:
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 →