Proverbs 19:5

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

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 The foolishness of man perverts his way, and his heart is wroth against the LORD.

4 Wealth makes many friends, but the poor is separated from his neighbour.

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

6 Many will intreat the favour of the prince, but every man is a friend to him that gives.

7 All the brethren of the poor hate him; how much more shall his friends separate themselves from him? He shall seek their friendship and not find it.