Proverbs 19:5-6
Proverbs 19:5-6 The Message (MSG)
Perjury won’t go unpunished. Would you let a liar go free? Lots of people flock around a generous person; everyone’s a friend to the philanthropist.
Proverbs 19:5-6 King James Version (KJV)
A false witness shall not be unpunished, And he that speaketh lies shall not escape. Many will intreat the favour of the prince: And every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
Proverbs 19:5-6 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A false witness will not go unpunished, And he who tells lies will not escape. Many will seek the favor of a generous man, And every man is a friend to him who gives gifts.
Proverbs 19:5-6 New Century Version (NCV)
A witness who lies will not go free; liars will never escape. Many people want to please a leader, and everyone is friends with those who give gifts.
Proverbs 19:5-6 American Standard Version (ASV)
A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall not escape. Many will entreat the favor of the liberal man; And every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
Proverbs 19:5-6 New International Version (NIV)
A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will not go free. Many curry favor with a ruler, and everyone is the friend of one who gives gifts.
Proverbs 19:5-6 New King James Version (NKJV)
A false witness will not go unpunished, And he who speaks lies will not escape. Many entreat the favor of the nobility, And every man is a friend to one who gives gifts.
Proverbs 19:5-6 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A false witness will not go unpunished, And he who breathes out lies will not escape. [Ex 23:1; Deut 19:16-19; Prov 6:19; 21:28] Many will seek the favor of a generous and noble man, And everyone is a friend to him who gives gifts.
Proverbs 19:5-6 New Living Translation (NLT)
A false witness will not go unpunished, nor will a liar escape. Many seek favors from a ruler; everyone is the friend of a person who gives gifts!