Proverbs 19:9

A false witness shall not be unpunished. 2 He who utters lies shall perish. 1

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A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.

In Context

8He who gets wisdom 'ahav ·affectionately loves· his own soul. 2 He who keeps understanding shall find good. 1

10Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool, 2 much less for a servant to have rule over princes. 1

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Cross References

Proverbs 19:5A false witness shall not be unpunished. 2 He who pours out lies shall not go free. 1

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 →

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