Proverbs 21:28

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

If you tell lies in court, you are done for; only a reliable witness can do the job.

Cross References

Exodus 23:1

Don't spread harmful rumours or help a criminal by giving false evidence.

Proverbs 12:19

Truth will last for ever; lies are soon found out.

Proverbs 19:5

Dishonest witnesses and liars won't escape punishment.

Proverbs 19:9

Dishonest witnesses and liars will be destroyed.

Proverbs 25:18

Telling lies about friends is like attacking them with clubs and swords and sharp arrows.

Proverbs 6:19

those who tell lies in court or stir up trouble in a family.

Acts 12:15

“You are mad!” everyone told her. But she kept saying that it was Peter. Then they said, “It must be his angel.”

2 Corinthians 4:13

In the Scriptures it says, “I spoke because I had faith.” We have that same kind of faith. So we speak

Titus 3:8

This message is certainly true. These teachings are useful and helpful for everyone. I want you to insist that the people follow them, so that all who have faith in God will be sure to do good deeds.