Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version A false witness will perish, but a careful listener will testify successfully. New Living Translation A false witness will be cut off, but a credible witness will be allowed to speak. English Standard Version A false witness will perish, but the word of a man who hears will endure. Berean Standard Bible A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever. King James Bible A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly. New King James Version A false witness shall perish, But the man who hears him will speak endlessly. New American Standard Bible A false witness will perish, But a person who listens will speak forever. NASB 1995 A false witness will perish, But the man who listens to the truth will speak forever. NASB 1977 A false witness will perish, But the man who listens to the truth will speak forever. Legacy Standard Bible A false witness will perish, But the man who listens will speak forever. Amplified Bible A false witness will perish, But a man who listens to the truth will speak forever and go unchallenged. Christian Standard Bible A lying witness will perish, but the one who listens will speak successfully. Holman Christian Standard Bible A lying witness will perish, but the one who listens will speak successfully. American Standard Version A false witness shall perish; But the man that heareth shall speak so as to endure. Contemporary English Version If you tell lies in court, you are done for; only a reliable witness can do the job. English Revised Version A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth shall speak unchallenged. GOD'S WORD® Translation A lying witness will die, but a person who listens to advice will continue to speak. Good News Translation The testimony of a liar is not believed, but the word of someone who thinks matters through is accepted. International Standard Version A false witness will perish, but whoever listens will testify successfully. Majority Standard Bible A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever. NET Bible A lying witness will perish, but the one who reports accurately speaks forever. New Heart English Bible A false witness will perish, and a man who listens speaks to eternity. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA false witness perishes, "" And an attentive man speaks forever. Young's Literal Translation A false witness doth perish, And an attentive man for ever speaketh. Smith's Literal Translation A witness of lies shall perish: and a man hearing, shall speak clearly. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleA lying witness shall perish: an obedient man shall speak of victory. Catholic Public Domain Version A lying witness will perish. An obedient man shall speak of victory. New American Bible The false witness will perish, but one who listens will give lasting testimony. New Revised Standard Version A false witness will perish, but a good listener will testify successfully. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleA false witness shall perish; but an obedient man speaks truth. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated A false witness will be destroyed and an attentive man speaks justly. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917A false witness shall perish; But the man that obeyeth shall speak unchallenged. Brenton Septuagint Translation A false witness shall perish; but an obedient man will speak cautiously. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The King's Heart…27The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable—how much more so when brought with ill intent! 28A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever. 29A wicked man hardens his face, but the upright man makes his way sure.… Cross References Exodus 23:1 “You shall not spread a false report. Do not join the wicked by being a malicious witness. Deuteronomy 19:16-19 If a false witness testifies against someone, accusing him of a crime, / both parties to the dispute must stand in the presence of the LORD, before the priests and judges who are in office at that time. / The judges shall investigate thoroughly, and if the witness is proven to be a liar who has falsely accused his brother, ... Psalm 27:12 Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence. Psalm 35:11 Hostile witnesses come forward; they make charges I know nothing about. Psalm 101:7 No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house; no one who tells lies shall stand in my presence. Proverbs 6:19 a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discord among brothers. Proverbs 12:17 He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit. Proverbs 14:5 An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies. Proverbs 19:5 A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape. Proverbs 19:9 A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish. Isaiah 59:13-14 rebelling and denying the LORD, turning away from our God, speaking oppression and revolt, conceiving and uttering lies from the heart. / So justice is turned away, and righteousness stands at a distance. For truth has stumbled in the public square, and honesty cannot enter. Jeremiah 9:3-5 “They bend their tongues like bows; lies prevail over truth in the land. For they proceed from evil to evil, and they do not take Me into account,” declares the LORD. / “Let everyone guard against his neighbor; do not trust any brother, for every brother deals craftily, and every friend spreads slander. / Each one betrays his friend; no one tells the truth. They have taught their tongues to lie; they wear themselves out committing iniquity. Matthew 26:59-60 Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death. / But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward Mark 14:56-59 For many bore false witness against Jesus, but their testimony was inconsistent. / Then some men stood up and testified falsely against Him: / “We heard Him say, ‘I will destroy this man-made temple, and in three days I will build another that is made without hands.’” ... Luke 3:14 Then some soldiers asked him, “And what should we do?” “Do not take money by force or false accusation,” he said. “Be content with your wages.” Treasury of Scripture A false witness shall perish: but the man that hears speaks constantly. false witness Proverbs 6:19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. Proverbs 19:5,9 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape… Proverbs 25:18 A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow. the man Proverbs 12:19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment. Acts 12:15 And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel. 2 Corinthians 1:17-20 When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay? … Jump to Previous Attentive Constantly Cut Destroyed Endure Eternity Forever Heareth Hears Listens Obeyeth Perish Speak Speaketh Speaks Truth Witness WordJump to Next Attentive Constantly Cut Destroyed Endure Eternity Forever Heareth Hears Listens Obeyeth Perish Speak Speaketh Speaks Truth Witness WordProverbs 21 1. The king's heart in the hand of the LordA false witness will perish The phrase "A false witness" refers to someone who deliberately gives untrue testimony or spreads lies. In the Hebrew context, the word for "false" is "שָׁקֶר" (sheqer), which means deception or falsehood. The role of a witness was crucial in ancient Israelite society, especially in legal matters, as it could determine the outcome of a case. The commandment against bearing false witness is one of the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:16), highlighting its importance. The word "perish" in Hebrew is "אָבַד" (avad), which means to be destroyed or to vanish. This indicates a divine justice where falsehood ultimately leads to ruin. The verse underscores the moral and spiritual principle that truth is enduring, while lies are temporary and self-destructive. but the man who listens to truth will speak forever Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew A lyingכְּזָבִ֥ים (kə·zā·ḇîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3577: A lie, falsehood, deceptive thing witness עֵד־ (‘êḏ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5707: A witness, testimony, a recorder, prince will perish, יֹאבֵ֑ד (yō·ḇêḏ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6: To wander away, lose oneself, to perish but the man וְאִ֥ישׁ (wə·’îš) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person who listens [to truth] שׁ֝וֹמֵ֗עַ (w·mê·a‘) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently will speak יְדַבֵּֽר׃ (yə·ḏab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue forever. לָנֶ֥צַח (lā·ne·ṣaḥ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5331: Eminence, enduring, everlastingness, perpetuity Links Proverbs 21:28 NIVProverbs 21:28 NLT Proverbs 21:28 ESV Proverbs 21:28 NASB Proverbs 21:28 KJV Proverbs 21:28 BibleApps.com Proverbs 21:28 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 21:28 Chinese Bible Proverbs 21:28 French Bible Proverbs 21:28 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 21:28 A false witness will perish (Prov. 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