World English Bible
Proverbs 21:28
“A false witness will perish, and a man who listens speaks to eternity.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 21
26
There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don't withhold.
27
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!
28
A false witness will perish, and a man who listens speaks to eternity.
29
A wicked man hardens his face; but as for the upright, he establishes his ways.
30
There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against Yahweh.