Proverbs 19:5
A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will not escape.
In context
2 Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way. 3 When a man’s folly brings his way to ruin, his heart rages against the Lord. 4 Wealth brings many new friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.
5 A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will not escape. 6 Many seek the favor of a generous man, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts. 7 All a poor man’s brothers hate him; how much more do his friends go far from him! He pursues them with words, but does not have them. 8 Whoever gets sense loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding will discover good.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 19:5 in the KJV
A false witness shall not be unpunished, And he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 19:5 in the NIV
A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will not go free.