Proverbs 19:5

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Dishonest witnesses and liars won't escape punishment.

Cross References

1 Kings 13:18

The old prophet said, “I'm a prophet too. One of the LORD's angels told me to take you to my house and give you something to eat and drink.” The prophet from Judah did not know that the old prophet was lying,

1 Kings 2:9

Now you must punish him. He's an old man, but you're wise enough to know that you must have him killed.

Psalm 56:7

They won't get away with these crimes, God, because when you get angry, you destroy people.

Exodus 20:16

Do not tell lies about others.

Exodus 23:1

Don't spread harmful rumours or help a criminal by giving false evidence.

Proverbs 14:25

An honest witness can save your life, but liars can't be trusted.

Proverbs 14:5

An honest witness tells the truth; a dishonest witness tells nothing but lies.

Proverbs 19:9

Dishonest witnesses and liars will be destroyed.

Proverbs 21:28

If you tell lies in court, you are done for; only a reliable witness can do the job.

Proverbs 6:19

those who tell lies in court or stir up trouble in a family.

Daniel 6:24

And the king ordered the men who had brought charges against Daniel to be thrown into the pit, together with their wives and children. But before they even reached the bottom, the lions ripped them to pieces.

Deuteronomy 5:11

Do not misuse my name. I am the LORD your God, and I will punish anyone who misuses my name.