Proverbs 21:28

A false witness shall perish; but an obedient man will speak cautiously.

LXX2012 (US English)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

27The sacrifices of the ungodly are abomination to the Lord, for they offer them wickedly. + 21:27 Or, unlawfully.

29An ungodly man + 21:29 See Alex. ungodly. impudently withstands with his face; but the upright man himself understands his ways.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 19:16And if an unjust witness rise up against a man, alleging iniquity against him;

Proverbs 12:19True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.

Proverbs 19:9A false witness shall not be unpunished; and whoever shall kindle mischief shall perish by it.

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 21:28

27 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind? Sacrifices were of divine institution; and when they were offered in faith, and with repentance and reformation, God was greatly honoured by them and well-pleased in them. But they were often not only unacceptable, but an abomination, to God, and he declared so, which was an indication both that they were not required for their own sakes and that there were better things, and for effectual, in reserve, when… Read the whole commentary →

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