Proverbs 21:28
A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
In other versions
A false witness shall perish; But the man that heareth shall speak so as to endure.
ASV
A false witness will be cut off, ...
BBE
A lying witness shall perish; and a man that heareth shall speak constantly.
DBY
A false witness will perish, And a man who listens speaks to eternity.
WEB
A false witness doth perish, And an attentive man for ever speaketh.
YLT
A false witness shall perish: but the man that hears speaks constantly.
ENG
A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
WBT
A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever.
BSB
In context
26He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
27The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
28A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
29A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.
30There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.