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Proverbs 21:28
A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
Proverbs 21:28 · Webster 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 slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labor.
26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
27 The sacrifice of the wicked [is] abomination: how much more, [when] he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
28 A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but [as for] the upright, he directeth his way.
30 [There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
31 The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] from the LORD.
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