Proverbs 19:9
A false witness is not acquitted, || And whoever breathes out lies perishes.
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
In Context
8Whoever is getting heart is loving his soul, || He is keeping understanding to find good.
10Luxury is not fitting for a fool, || Much less for a servant to rule among princes.
Cross References
Proverbs 19:5A false witness is not acquitted, || Whoever breathes out lies is not delivered.
Jeremiah 23:25“I have heard that which the prophets said, || Who prophesy falsehood in My Name, saying, || I have dreamed, I have dreamed.
Jeremiah 29:31“Send to all the expulsion, saying, Thus said YHWH concerning Shemaiah the Nehelamite: Because that Shemaiah prophesied to you, and I have not sent him, and he causes you to trust on falsehood,
2 Thessalonians 2:8and then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the LORD will consume with the Spirit of His mouth, and will nullify at the appearance of His coming,
2 Peter 2:1But there also came false prophets among the people, as there will also be false teachers among you, who will stealthily bring in destructive sects, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing quick destruction to themselves,
Revelation 21:8But to fearful, and unsteadfast, and abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all the liars, their part [is] in the lake that is burning with fire and brimstone, which 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 →