Proverbs 19:5 akjv — A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaks lies shall not escape.

American King James Version

" A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaks lies shall not escape. "

— Proverbs 19:5, American King James Version

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“A false witness will not go unpunished, and the one who spouts out lies will not escape punishment.”
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“A false witness shall not be unpunished: and he that speaketh lies, shall not escape.”
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BBE
“A false witness will not go without punishment, and the breather out of deceit will not go free.”
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Proverbs 19 — Context

Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hastens with his feet sins.

The foolishness of man perverts his way: and his heart frets against the LORD.

Wealth makes many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbor.

A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaks lies shall not escape.

Many will entreat the favor of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that gives gifts.

All the brothers of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursues them with words, yet they are wanting to him.

He that gets wisdom loves his own soul: he that keeps understanding shall find good.

Proverbs 19:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 19:5 say?

Proverbs 19:5 in the American King James Version reads: “ A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaks lies shall not escape. ”

Where is Proverbs 19:5 in the Bible?

Proverbs 19:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 19, verse 5.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 19:5.

What translation should I read Proverbs 19:5 in?

Proverbs 19:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 19:5?

Proverbs 19:5 reads (AKJV): “ A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaks lies shall not escape. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Proverbs 19:5 akjv — A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaks lies shall not escape.

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