Proverbs 19:5
New American Standard Bible
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
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9 A (A)false witness will not go unpunished,
And one who declares 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
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22 What is desirable in a person is his [a]kindness,
And it is better to be a poor person than a liar.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:22 Or loyalty
Proverbs 19:22
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22 What is desirable in a person is loyalty,
and it is better to be poor than a liar.
Proverbs 19:28
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28 A worthless witness makes a mockery of justice,
And the mouth of the wicked [a](A)swallows wrongdoing.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:28 Another reading is pours out
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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