Proverbs 21:28

In 11 translations

BSB

A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever.

KJV

A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.A…: Heb. A witness of lies

WEB

A false witness will perish. A man who listens speaks to eternity.

ASV

A false witness shall perish; But the man that heareth shall speak so as to endure.

LSV

A false witness perishes, || And an attentive man speaks forever.

YLT

A false witness doth perish, And an attentive man for ever speaketh.

DBY

A lying witness shall perish; and a man that heareth shall speak constantly.

DRC

A lying witness shall perish: an obedient man shall speak of victory.

GNV

A false witnes shall perish: but hee that heareth, speaketh continually.

JPS

A false witness shall perish; but the man that obeyeth shall speak unchallenged.

LXXE

A false witness shall perish; but an obedient man will speak cautiously.

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Words in brackets are English the glossers added; the Hebrew has no word for them, and they can carry a choice of tense or meaning.

Original-language editions

WLC

עֵד־כְּזָבִ֥ים יֹאבֵ֑ד וְאִ֥ישׁ שׁ֝וֹמֵ֗עַ לָנֶ֥צַח יְדַבֵּֽר׃

LXX-Br

Μάρτυς ψευδὴς ἀπολεῖται, ἀνὴρ δὲ ὑπήκοος φυλασσόμενος λαλήσει.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• 2 Corinthians 4:13And in keeping with what is written: “I believed, therefore I have spoken,” we who have the same spirit of faith also believe and therefore speak,
• Proverbs 19:5A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.
• Proverbs 19:9A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish.
• Deuteronomy 19:16–19If a false witness testifies against someone, accusing him of a crime, both parties to the dispute must stand in the presence of the LORD, before the priests and judges who are in office at that time. The judges shall…
• Exodus 23:1“You shall not spread a false report. Do not join the wicked by being a malicious witness.
• Proverbs 12:19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
• Proverbs 25:18Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.
• Proverbs 6:19a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discord among brothers.
• 2 Corinthians 1:17–20When I planned this, did I do it carelessly? Or do I make my plans by human standards, so as to say “Yes, yes” when I really mean “No, no”? But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.”…
• Titus 3:8This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.
• Acts 12:15“You are out of your mind,” they told her. But when she kept insisting it was so, they said, “It must be his angel.”

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