Proverbs 21:28
A false witness shall perish: but the man that hears speaks constantly.
Updated King James Version
In The King James Version
A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
In Context
27The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind?
29A wicked man hardens his face: but as for the upright, he directs his way.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 19:16If a false witness rise up against any man to testify against him that which is wrong;
Proverbs 12:19The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Proverbs 19:9A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaks lies shall perish.
Acts 12:15And they said unto her, You are mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.
2 Corinthians 4:13We having the same spirit (o. pneuma) of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;
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 →