Proverbs 19:9
9 A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will perish.
Other Translations of Proverbs 19:9
King James Version
9 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall 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.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 19:9
Commentary on Proverbs 19:9
(Read Proverbs 19:9)
Lying is a damning, destroying sin.