Proverbs 19:9

9 A false witness shall not be unpunished; and whosoever shall kindle mischief shall perish by it.

Proverbs 19:9 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 19:9

A false witness shall not be unpunished
(See Gill on Proverbs 19:5); and [he that] speaketh lies shall perish;
or "be lost", shall be undone for ever; he shall not enter into the holy city, but have his part in the lake of fire: they that speak lies in hypocrisy, doctrinal ones, and are given up to believe and profess them, such shall be damned, ( 2 Thessalonians 2:11 2 Thessalonians 2:12 ) .

Proverbs 19:9 In-Context

7 Every one who hates poor brother shall also be far from friendship. Good understanding will draw near to them that know it, and a sensible man will find it. He that does much harm perfects mischief; and he that used provoking words shall not escape.
8 He that procures wisdom loves himself; and he that keeps wisdom shall find good.
9 A false witness shall not be unpunished; and whosoever shall kindle mischief shall perish by it.
10 Delight does not suit a fool, nor if a servant should begin to rule with haughtiness.
11 A merciful man is long-suffering; and his triumph overtakes transgressors.

The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.