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What does Proverbs 19:5 mean?
"A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free."
— Proverbs 19:5 (World English Bible)
Surrounding context
It isn’t good to have zeal without knowledge; nor being hasty with one’s feet and missing the way.
The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against Yahweh.
Wealth adds many friends, but the poor is separated from his friend.
A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.
Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
All the relatives of the poor shun him: how much more do his friends avoid him! He pursues them with pleas, but they are gone.
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.
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