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Proverbs 21:28
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A false witness will perish, but a careful listener will testify successfully.
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Proverbs 21:28 in Other Translations
KJV
28
A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
ESV
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A false witness will perish, but the word of a man who hears will endure.
NLT
28
A false witness will be cut off, but a credible witness will be allowed to speak.
MSG
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A lying witness is unconvincing; a person who speaks truth is respected.
CSB
28
A lying witness will perish, but the one who listens will speak successfully.
Proverbs 21:28 In-Context
26
All day long he craves for more, but the righteous give without sparing.
27
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable— how much more so when brought with evil intent!
28
A false witness will perish, but a careful listener will testify successfully.
29
The wicked put up a bold front, but the upright give thought to their ways.
30
There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the LORD.
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Isaiah 29:21
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Proverbs 19:5
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