Proverbs 19:5
King James VersionSource notes
“A false witness shall not be unpunished, and speaketh lies shall not escape.”
Context
2Also, the soul without knowledge, not good; and he that hasteth with feet sinneth.
3The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
4Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
5A false witness shall not be unpunished, and speaketh lies shall not escape.
6Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man a friend to him that giveth gifts.
7All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth words, they wanting
8He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: keepeth understanding shall find good.