Proverbs 21:28

New International Reader's Version

Witnesses who aren’t honest will die. But anyone who listens carefully will be a successful witness.

Cross References

Exodus 23:1

“Do not spread reports that are false. Do not help a guilty person by telling lies in court.

Proverbs 12:19

Truthful words last forever. But lies last for only a moment.

Proverbs 19:5

A dishonest witness will be punished. And whoever pours out lies will not go free.

Proverbs 19:9

A dishonest witness will be punished. And those who pour out lies will die.

Proverbs 25:18

A person who is a false witness against a neighbor is like a club, a sword or a sharp arrow.

Proverbs 6:19

He hates any witness who pours out lies and anyone who stirs up conflict in the community.

Acts 12:15

“You’re out of your mind,” they said to her. But she kept telling them it was true. So they said, “It must be his angel.”

2 Corinthians 4:13

It is written, “I believed, and so I have spoken.” (Psalm 116:10) We have that same spirit of faith. So we also believe and speak.

Titus 3:8

You can trust this saying. These things are important. Treat them that way. Then those who trust in God will be careful to commit themselves to doing good. These things are excellent. They are for the good of everyone.