Proverbes 19:5

5 Le faux témoin ne restera pas impuni, Et celui qui dit des mensonges n'échappera pas.

Proverbes 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 ) .

Proverbes 19:5 In-Context

3 La folie de l'homme pervertit sa voie, Et c'est contre l'Eternel que son coeur s'irrite.

4 La richesse procure un grand nombre d'amis, Mais le pauvre est séparé de son ami.

5 Le faux témoin ne restera pas impuni, Et celui qui dit des mensonges n'échappera pas.

6 Beaucoup de gens flattent l'homme généreux, Et tous sont les amis de celui qui fait des présents.

7 Tous les frères du pauvre le haïssent; Combien plus ses amis s'éloignent-ils de lui! Il leur adresse des paroles suppliantes, mais ils disparaissent.