Proverbs 21:28
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?
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.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever.
- KJV
- A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
- WEB
- A false witness will perish. A man who listens speaks to eternity.
- ASV
- A false witness shall perish; But the man that heareth shall speak so as to endure.
- DARBY
- A lying witness shall perish; and a man that heareth shall speak constantly.
- BLB
- A witness of falsehood will perish, and the man being attentive will speak forever.
- ÅB
- Et løgnaktig vitne skal omkomme, men en mann som hører etter, skal alltid få tale.
- OTB
- Et falskt vitne vil gå til grunne, men den som lytter, vil tale med utholdenhet.
- B1930
- Et løgnaktig vidne skal omkomme, men en mann som hører efter, skal alltid få tale.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
2 Corinthians 4:13
We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;
Read in contextProverbs 19:5
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
Read in contextProverbs 19:9
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
Read in contextDeuteronomy 19:16–19
If a false witness rise up against any man to testify against him that which is wrong;
Read in contextExodus 23:1
Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness.
Read in contextProverbs 12:19
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Read in contextProverbs 25:18
A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
Read in contextTitus 3:8
This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
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