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Proverbs 19:9

“A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall perish.”

Verse in context — Proverbs 19

7

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

8

He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

9

A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall perish.

10

Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

11

The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and [it is] his glory to pass over a transgression.

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