Proverbs 19:5

New English Translation

A false witness will not go unpunished, and the one who spouts out lies will not escape punishment.

Cross References

1 Kings 13:18

The old prophet then said, “I too am a prophet like you. An angel told me with the Lord’s authority, ‘Bring him back with you to your house so he can eat and drink.’” But he was lying to him.

1 Kings 2:9

But now don’t treat him as if he were innocent. You are a wise man and you know how to handle him; make sure he has a bloody death.”

Psalm 56:7

Because they are bent on violence, do not let them escape! In your anger bring down the nations, O God!

Exodus 20:16

“You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.

Exodus 23:1

“You must not give a false report. Do not make common cause with the wicked to be a malicious witness.

Proverbs 14:25

A truthful witness rescues lives, but the one who breathes lies brings deception.

Proverbs 14:5

A truthful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies.

Proverbs 19:9

A false witness will not go unpunished, and the one who spouts out lies will perish.

Proverbs 21:28

A lying witness will perish, but the one who reports accurately speaks forever.

Proverbs 6:19

a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who spreads discord among family members.

Daniel 6:24

The king gave another order, and those men who had maliciously accused Daniel were brought and thrown into the lions’ den – they, their children, and their wives. They did not even reach the bottom of the den before the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones.

Deuteronomy 5:11

You must not make use of the name of the Lord your God for worthless purposes, for the Lord will not exonerate anyone who abuses his name that way.