King James Bible
KJVA false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 19:9
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 19:9 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish. | |
American Standard VersionASV | A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall perish. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | A false witness shall not be unpunished: and he that speaketh lies, shall perish. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | A false witness shall not be held innocent, and he that uttereth lies shall perish. | |
English Revised VersionERV | A false witness shall not be unpunished; and he that uttereth lies shall perish. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish. | |
World English BibleWEB | A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | A false witness is not acquitted, And whoso breatheth out lies perisheth. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaks lies shall perish. |
American Standard Version
ASVA false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall perish.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA false witness shall not be unpunished: and he that speaketh lies, shall perish.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTA false witness shall not be held innocent, and he that uttereth lies shall perish.
English Revised Version
ERVA false witness shall not be unpunished; and he that uttereth lies shall perish.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTA false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
World English Bible
WEBA false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA false witness is not acquitted, And whoso breatheth out lies perisheth.
American King James Version
AKJVA false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaks lies shall perish.
King James Bible
KJVA false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
American Standard Version
ASVA false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall perish.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA false witness shall not be unpunished: and he that speaketh lies, shall perish.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTA false witness shall not be held innocent, and he that uttereth lies shall perish.
English Revised Version
ERVA false witness shall not be unpunished; and he that uttereth lies shall perish.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTA false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
World English Bible
WEBA false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA false witness is not acquitted, And whoso breatheth out lies perisheth.
American King James Version
AKJVA false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaks lies shall perish.