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Proverbs 21:28
A false witnes shall perish: but hee that heareth, speaketh continually.
Proverbs 21:28 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 21:28 in other translations
A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever.
A false witness will perish. A man who listens speaks to eternity.
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In context
25 The desire of the slouthfull slayeth him: for his hands refuse to worke.
26 He coueteth euermore greedily, but the righteous giueth and spareth not.
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: how much more when he bringeth it with a wicked minde?
28 A false witnes shall perish: but hee that heareth, speaketh continually.
29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but the iust, he will direct his way.
30 There is no wisedome, neither vnderstanding, nor counsell against the Lord.
31 The horse is prepared against the day of battell: but saluation is of the Lord.
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