Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 21:28
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Berean Standard Bible
A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever.
King James Version
A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
World English Bible
A false witness will perish. A man who listens speaks to eternity.
American Standard Version
A false witness shall perish; But the man that heareth shall speak so as to endure.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 21
26 All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable—how much more so when brought with ill intent!
28 A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever.
29 A wicked man hardens his face, but the upright man makes his way sure.
30 There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.
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