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

Other Translations of Proverbs 19:9

New International Version

9 A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will perish.

English Standard Version

9 A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will perish.

The Message

9 The person who tells lies gets caught; the person who spreads rumors is ruined.

New King James Version

9 A false witness will not go unpunished, And he who speaks lies shall perish.

New Living Translation

9 A false witness will not go unpunished, and a liar will be destroyed.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 19:9

Commentary on Proverbs 19:9

(Read Proverbs 19:9)

Lying is a damning, destroying sin.