Proverbs 19:5

5 A dishonest witness will be punished. And those who pour out lies will not go free.

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 A man's own foolish acts destroy his life. But his heart is angry with the Lord.

4 Wealth brings many friends. But the friends of poor people leave them alone.

5 A dishonest witness will be punished. And those who pour out lies will not go free.

6 Many try to win the favor of rulers. And everyone is the friend of a man who gives gifts.

7 A poor person is avoided by his whole family. His friends avoid him even more. The poor person runs after them to beg. But he can't find them.