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Proverbs 21:28
A false witness, shall perish, but, the man who hearkeneth, with abiding effect, shall speak.
Proverbs 21:28 · Rotherham Emphasised 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 craving of the sluggard, killeth him, for his hands have refused to work.
26 All the day, he greatly craveth, whereas, the righteous, giveth, and doth not spare.
27 The sacrifice of the lawless, is an abomination, how much more, when, with wickedness, he bringeth it in!
28 A false witness, shall perish, but, the man who hearkeneth, with abiding effect, shall speak.
29 A lawless man emboldeneth his face, but, as for the upright, he, directeth his ways.
30 There is no wisdom, nor understanding, nor counsel, to confront Yahweh.
31 The horse, is prepared for the day of battle, but, to Yahweh, pertaineth the victory.
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