KJV ORIGINAL
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
A false witness will definitely be punished, and anyone who tells lies will not get away with it.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is warning that people who lie or give false testimony will face consequences for their dishonesty.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb reflects the ancient Israelite legal system where witnesses played a crucial role in court proceedings, and false testimony could lead to someone's wrongful punishment or even death. The wisdom literature of Proverbs emphasizes that God sees all truth and lies, and that justice will ultimately prevail either through human courts or divine judgment.
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