Proverbs 21:28
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 21
“A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.”Proverbs 21:28
What Does Proverbs 21:28 Mean?
Proverbs 21:28 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 21, verse 28 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 15 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Truth.
Cross-References (15)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 21:28 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Corinthians 4:13“We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;”Proverbs 19:5“A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.”Psalms 116:10“I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted:”Proverbs 19:9“A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.”Exodus 23:1“Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness.”Deuteronomy 19:16“If a false witness rise up against any man to testify against him that which is wrong;”Proverbs 12:17“He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.”Proverbs 12:19“The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.”Proverbs 25:18“A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.”2 Samuel 16:3“And the king said, And where is thy master’s son? And Ziba said unto the king, Behold, he abideth at Jerusalem: for he said, To day shall the house of Israel restore me the kingdom of my father.”Proverbs 6:19“A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.”Proverbs 24:28“Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips.”Acts 12:15“And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.”2 Corinthians 1:17“When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay?”Titus 3:8“This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.”
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