Proverbs 19:5
Lexham English Bible
5 A witness of falsehood will not go unpunished,
and he who breathes lies will not escape.
Proverbs 19:5
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
5 A false witness will not go unpunished,
and a liar will not escape.(A)
Proverbs 19:9
Lexham English Bible
9 A false witness will not go unpunished,
and he who breathes lies will perish.
Proverbs 19:9
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
9 A false witness will not go unpunished,
and the liar will perish.
Proverbs 19:22
Lexham English Bible
22 The craving of a man is his steadfast loyalty,
and it is better to be poor than a liar.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:22 Literally “man of lying”
Proverbs 19:22
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
22 What is desirable in a person is loyalty,
and it is better to be poor than a liar.
Proverbs 19:28
Lexham English Bible
28 A worthless witness will mock justice,
and the mouth of the wicked will devour iniquity.
Proverbs 19:28
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
28 A worthless witness mocks at justice,
and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.(A)
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