Proverbs 19:9
What does Proverbs 19:9 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 19:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall perish.
KJV
King James Version · 1611A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall perish.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949A false witness will not go without punishment, and the breather out of deceit will be cut off.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A false witness is not acquitted, And whoso breatheth out lies perisheth.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752A false witness shall not be unpunished: and he that speaketh lies, shall perish.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890A false witness shall not be held innocent, and he that uttereth lies shall perish.
Context
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,
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