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Proverbs 21:28
A false witness shall perish, but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
A false witness shall perish; But the man that heareth shall speak so as to endure.
A false witness will perish, But a man who listens to the truth will speak forever and go unchallenged.
A false witness will perish, but the word of a man who hears attentively will endure and go unchallenged.
A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
A lying witness will perish, but the one who listens will speak successfully.
A lying witness will perish, but one who listens will testify successfully.
A lying witness is doomed, but one who heard [what was said] will testify successfully.
If you tell lies in court, you are done for; only a reliable witness can do the job.
A lying witness shall perish; and a man that heareth shall speak constantly.
A lying witness shall perish: an obedient man shall speak of victory.
Witnesses who lie will be caught and punished. A careful listener will always be there to speak up.
Anyone who tells lies in court will come to nothing. But if someone listens to the truth, his report will remain for ever.
A lying witness will perish, but a man who listens will keep speaking forever.
A false witness will perish, but the word of a man who hears will endure.
A false witness will perish, but the word of a man who hears will endure.
A lying witness will ·be forgotten [perish], but a truthful witness will speak on.
A false witness shall perish: but he that heareth, speaketh continually.
A lying witness will die, but a person who listens to advice will continue to speak.
The testimony of a liar is not believed, but the word of someone who thinks matters through is accepted.
A lying witness will perish, but the one who listens will speak successfully.
The words of a lying witness will die. But the words of an obedient man will always be remembered.
A false witness will perish, but whoever listens will testify successfully.
¶ The false witness shall perish, but the man that hears shall stand fast in his word.
A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
A false witness will perish, But the man who listens will speak forever.
A false witness will perish, but a man who listens will testify with success.
No one believes a liar, but everyone respects the words of an honest man.
A lying witness is unconvincing; a person who speaks truth is respected.
A false witness will perish, but a man who listens will speak forever.
A lying witness will die, but a person who listens to advice will continue to speak.
The false witness will perish, but one who listens will give lasting testimony.
A false witness will perish, But a person who listens will speak forever.
A false witness will perish, But the man who listens to the truth will speak forever.
A false witness will perish, but a truthful witness will never be silenced.
A lying witness will be forgotten, but a truthful witness will speak on.
A lying witness will perish, but the one who reports accurately speaks forever.
Witnesses who aren’t honest will die. But anyone who listens carefully will be a successful witness.
A false witness will perish, but a careful listener will testify successfully.
A false witness will perish, but a careful listener will testify successfully.
A false witness shall perish, But the man who hears him will speak endlessly.
A person who tells a lie about someone else will be lost, but the man who listens to the truth will speak forever.
A false witness will be cut off, but a credible witness will be allowed to speak.
A false witness will perish, but a good listener will testify successfully.
A false witness will perish, but a good listener will testify successfully.
A false witness will perish, but a good listener will testify successfully.
A false witness will perish, but a good listener will testify successfully.
An ed kezavim (lying witness) shall perish, but the ish that heareth [emes] speaketh lanetzach (unto eternity).
A false witness will perish, but the word of a man who hears will endure.
A false witness will perish, but the word of a man who hears will endure.
A false witness will perish, but a man who hears will speak forever.
The testimony of a false witness is eventually impeached, but the person who truly listens will have the last word.
A false witness will perish. A man who listens speaks to eternity.
A false witness shall perish; a man obedient shall speak victory (but an honest person shall speak, and be rewarded).
A false witness doth perish, And an attentive man for ever speaketh.
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