King James Version
What Does Proverbs 19:9 Mean?
“A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.”
Context
7
All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him.
8
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. wisdom: Heb. an heart
9
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
10
Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
11
The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. discretion: or, prudence
Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary7. (Compare Psa 25:17).
**that I may praise--**literally, "for praising," or, "that Thy name may be praised," that is, by the righteous, who shall surround me with sympathizing joy (Psa 35:27).
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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