A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Proverbs 19:9? 2. How does Proverbs 19:9 warn against the consequences of false witness? 3. What does "will not go unpunished" reveal about God's justice? 4. How can we apply Proverbs 19:9 to our daily communication? 5. Compare Proverbs 19:9 with Exodus 20:16 on bearing false witness. 6. How does understanding Proverbs 19:9 influence our integrity in relationships? 7. What does Proverbs 19:9 reveal about God's view on honesty and truthfulness? 8. How does Proverbs 19:9 challenge our understanding of justice and consequences? 9. Why is bearing false witness considered so severe in Proverbs 19:9? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 19? 11. What defines a false witness? 12. How does Susanna prove her innocence against false accusations? 13. What are the Bible's teachings on false accusations? 14. Does this account conflict with other biblical passages that condemn lying yet here seem to permit it (Genesis 27:6-17)? Discussion Questions 1. How does the prohibition against bearing false witness in the Ten Commandments relate to the warning in Proverbs 19:9?2. In what ways can we ensure that we are truthful witnesses in our daily lives, both in speech and action? 3. How does understanding the consequences of lying, as described in Proverbs 19:9, influence your approach to honesty? 4. What are some practical steps you can take to cultivate a habit of truthfulness and integrity in your personal and professional life? 5. How does the assurance of God's justice, as seen in this proverb, provide comfort and motivation for living a life of truth?1. How does the comparison of wealth and integrity in Proverbs 19:1 influence your perspective on honesty? 2. What does Proverbs 19:4-7 tell you about the nature of friendships influenced by wealth? How can you apply this understanding to your relationships? 3. What are the dangers of bearing false witness as depicted in Proverbs 19:5, 9? 4. How can the teachings about laziness in Proverbs 19:15 be applicable in today's digital age? 5. How do the family-related proverbs (19:13, 18, 26-27) speak to your family situation or view of family dynamics? 6. What steps can you take to gain wisdom and understanding, as encouraged in Proverbs 19:8, 20? 7. How do you reconcile Proverbs 19:21 (about God's plans prevailing) with your personal ambitions or plans? 8. Discuss the importance of discipline as described in Proverbs 19:18 and 19:27. How can these verses guide parents and educators today? 9. How does Proverbs 19:17 challenge you in your approach to giving and helping those in need? 10. What is your interpretation of Proverbs 19:11, about a person's wisdom being shown through their patience and overlooking of an offense? How could you apply this in a conflict situation? 11. Proverbs 19:22 says that what a person desires is unfailing love. How have you experienced this in your life? 12. In Proverbs 19:24, the writer uses the metaphor of a lazy person who is too lazy even to feed himself. How might this metaphor apply to spiritual laziness? 13. How does the modern world amplify the dangers of "quick riches" mentioned in Proverbs 19:2? 14. What steps can you take to ensure that you are not a "false witness" as warned in Proverbs 19:5? 15. Proverbs 19:25 discusses the impact of punishing mockers and gaining wisdom from it. How can you apply this principle in today's societal context? 16. How does the concept of "God's sovereignty" in Proverbs 19:21 affect your daily decision-making process? 17. Proverbs 19:29 mentions the "judgments" set up for mockers and fools. In what ways can these "judgments" be perceived in a modern context? 18. In verse 19:14, it states that "a prudent wife is from the Lord." How does this verse inform your view of marital relationships? 19. How do you perceive the statement in verse 19:27, "Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge" in the context of lifelong learning? 20. How does the repeated warning against false witness (verses 5 and 9) reflect on the importance of honesty in today's world? Links Proverbs 19:9 NIVProverbs 19:9 NLT Proverbs 19:9 ESV Proverbs 19:9 NASB Proverbs 19:9 KJV Proverbs 19:9 Commentaries Bible Hub |



