Proverbs 19:5

5 A witness of falsehood will not go unpunished, and he who breathes lies will not escape.

Proverbs 19:5 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 19:5

A false witness shall not be unpunished
He that bears false witness against his neighbour in an open court of judicature; though be may not be detected by men, and so escape the punishment due to such offenders by the laws of God and men; yet God, who knows all hearts and actions, will not suffer him to go with impunity; if not punished in this world, he shall be in the world to come; for bearing false witness, or perjury, is a grievous offence to God; and [he that] speaketh lies shall not escape;
even he that useth himself to lying in private conversation shall not escape the reproach of men; for nothing is more scandalous than lying; nor the wrath of God, such shall have their portion in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone, ( Revelation 21:8 ) .

Proverbs 19:5 In-Context

3 As for the folly of humankind, its way leads to ruin, and against Yahweh his heart will rage.

4 Wealth adds many friends, but the poor will be left by his friends.

5 A witness of falsehood will not go unpunished, and he who breathes lies will not escape.

6 Many will seek favor before the generous, and everyone [is] the friend of a man of gifts.

7 All the brothers of the poor, [if] they hate him, how much more will his friends keep away from him. He pursues [them with] words, [and] they are gone.