Proverbs 21:28 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

²⁸ A false witness shall perish: But the man that heareth shall speak unchallenged.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁸ A false witness shall perish: But the man that heareth speaketh constantly.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁸ A false witness will perish, but the word of a man who hears attentively will endure and go unchallenged.

American Standard Version (1901)

²⁸ A false witness shall perish; But the man that heareth shall speak so as to endure.

Common English Bible

²⁸ A lying witness will perish, but one who listens will testify successfully.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁸ A lying witness will perish. An obedient man shall speak of victory.

Proverbs 21:28 Cross References

2 Corinthians 4:13

But having the same spirit of faith, according to that which is written, I believed, and therefore did I speak; we also believe, and therefore also we speak;

Proverbs 19:5

A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall not escape.

Proverbs 19:9

A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall perish.

Titus 3:8

Faithful is the saying, and concerning these things I will that thou affirm confidently, to the end that they which have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men:

Acts 12:15

And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she confidently affirmed that it was even so. And they said, It is his angel.

Proverbs 25:18

A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour Is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.

Proverbs 12:19

The lip of truth shall be established for ever: But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

Proverbs 6:19

A false witness that uttereth lies, And he that soweth discord among brethren.

Exodus 23:1

Thou shalt not take up a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness.