Proverbs 21:28

Proverbs chapter 21 · verse 28 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

A false witness shall perish; But the man that heareth shall speak so as to endure.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

A false witness shall perish; But the man that heareth shall speak so as to endure.

Context

v.27The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; How much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind!

v.28This passage

v.29A wicked man hardeneth his face; But as for the upright, he establisheth his ways.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Corinthians 1:17

    When I therefore was thus minded, did I show fickleness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be the yea yea and the nay nay?

  • Proverbs 25:18

    A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor Is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.

  • Acts 12:15

    And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she confidently affirmed that it was even so. And they said, It is his angel.

  • Deuteronomy 19:16

    If an unrighteous witness rise up against any man to testify against him of wrong-doing,

  • Proverbs 19:9

    A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall perish.

  • 2 Corinthians 4:13

    But having the same spirit of faith, according to that which is written, I believed, and therefore did I speak; we also believe, and therefore also we speak;