A direct repetition and intensification of verse 5: the consequence here is not just punishment but perishing — a word that implies total ruin. The doubling within the same chapter underscores how seriously God views dishonest testimony. Persistent, unrepentant lying ends in destruction. Truthfulness is not optional; it is a matter of life and death.
Memory phrase: Lies lead to ruin.
Talk about it: What is the final result of a life full of lying?
Prayer: God, keep me from lies that destroy my life.