Proverbs 19:5

New International Reader's Version

A dishonest witness will be punished. And whoever pours out lies will not go free.

Cross References

1 Kings 13:18

The old prophet answered, “I’m also a prophet, just like you. An angel gave me a message from the Lord. The message said, ‘Bring the man of God back with you to your house. Then he can eat bread and drink water with you.’ ” But the old prophet was telling him a lie.

1 Kings 2:9

But now I want you to think of him as guilty. You are wise. You will know what to do to him. Don’t let him live to become an old man. Put him to death.”

Psalm 56:7

Because they are so evil, make sure you don’t let them escape. God, bring down the nations in your anger.

Exodus 20:16

“Do not be a false witness against your neighbor.

Exodus 23:1

“Do not spread reports that are false. Do not help a guilty person by telling lies in court.

Proverbs 14:25

An honest witness saves lives. But a dishonest witness tells lies.

Proverbs 14:5

An honest witness does not lie. But a dishonest witness pours out lies.

Proverbs 19:9

A dishonest witness will be punished. And those who pour out lies will die.

Proverbs 21:28

Witnesses who aren’t honest will die. But anyone who listens carefully will be a successful witness.

Proverbs 6:19

He hates any witness who pours out lies and anyone who stirs up conflict in the community.

Daniel 6:24

Then the king gave another order. The men who had said bad things about Daniel were brought in. They were thrown into the lions’ den. So were their wives and children. Before they hit the bottom of the den, the lions attacked them. And the lions crushed all their bones.

Deuteronomy 5:11

“Do not misuse the name of the Lord your God. The Lord will find guilty anyone who misuses his name.