Proverbs 19:9
A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will perish.
In context
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.
9 A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will perish. 10 It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury, much less for a slave to rule over princes. 11 Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense. 12 A king’s wrath is like the growling of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 19:9 in the KJV
A false witness shall not be unpunished, And he that speaketh lies shall perish.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 19:9 in the NIV
A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will perish.