Proverbs 21:28-29
Proverbs 21:28-29 The Message (MSG)
A lying witness is unconvincing; a person who speaks truth is respected. Unscrupulous people fake it a lot; honest people are sure of their steps.
Proverbs 21:28-29 King James Version (KJV)
A false witness shall perish: But the man that heareth speaketh constantly. A wicked man hardeneth his face: But as for the upright, he directeth his way.
Proverbs 21:28-29 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A false witness will perish, But the man who listens to the truth will speak forever. A wicked man displays a bold face, But as for the upright, he makes his way sure.
Proverbs 21:28-29 New Century Version (NCV)
A lying witness will be forgotten, but a truthful witness will speak on. Wicked people are stubborn, but good people think carefully about what they do.
Proverbs 21:28-29 American Standard Version (ASV)
A false witness shall perish; But the man that heareth shall speak so as to endure. A wicked man hardeneth his face; But as for the upright, he establisheth his ways.
Proverbs 21:28-29 New International Version (NIV)
A false witness will perish, but a careful listener will testify successfully. The wicked put up a bold front, but the upright give thought to their ways.
Proverbs 21:28-29 New King James Version (NKJV)
A false witness shall perish, But the man who hears him will speak endlessly. A wicked man hardens his face, But as for the upright, he establishes his way.
Proverbs 21:28-29 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A false witness will perish, But a man who listens to the truth will speak forever and go unchallenged. A wicked man puts on a bold face, But as for the upright, he considers, directs, and establishes his way [with the confidence of integrity].
Proverbs 21:28-29 New Living Translation (NLT)
A false witness will be cut off, but a credible witness will be allowed to speak. The wicked bluff their way through, but the virtuous think before they act.