Pro 19:9 | KingComments | STEP | This proverb is almost word for word the same as . still sounds more or less as a warning, he “will not escape”, but here it is clearly stated that he “will perish”. The transgression of the ninth commandment establishes his guilt and God’s judgment. Being a false witness and telling lies go against all that God is. He is “righteous and upright”, “the faithful and true Witness”, the “God who cannot lie” ( ; ; ).

‏ Proverbs 19:9

A False Witness and He Who Tells Lies

This proverb is almost word for word the same as Pro 19:5. Pro 19:5 still sounds more or less as a warning, he “will not escape”, but here it is clearly stated that he “will perish”. The transgression of the ninth commandment establishes his guilt and God’s judgment. Being a false witness and telling lies go against all that God is. He is “righteous and upright”, “the faithful and true Witness”, the “God who cannot lie” (Deu 32:4; Rev 3:14; Tit 1:2).