Proverbs 19:9

Proverbs chapter 19 · verse 9 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall perish.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall perish.

Context

v.8He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good.

v.9This passage

v.10Delicate living is not seemly for a fool; Much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Ezekiel 13:22

    Because with lies ye have grieved the heart of the righteous, whom I have not made sad, and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his wicked way, and be saved alive;

  • Jeremiah 28:15

    Then said the prophet Jeremiah unto Hananiah the prophet, Hear now, Hananiah: Jehovah hath not sent thee; but thou makest this people to trust in a lie.

  • Proverbs 19:5

    A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall not escape.

  • 2 Peter 2:1

    But there arose false prophets also among the people, as among you also there shall be false teachers, who shall privily bring in destructive heresies, denying even the Master that bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction.

  • Jeremiah 23:25

    I have heard what the prophets have said, that prophesy lies in my name, saying, I have dreamed, I have dreamed.

  • 1 Timothy 4:1

    But the Spirit saith expressly, that in later times some shall fall away from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons,