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A false witness will perish, But a person who listens will speak forever.
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American Standard Version
A false witness shall perish; But the man that heareth shall speak so as to endure.
Christian Standard Bible
A lying witness will perish, but the one who listens will speak successfully.
English Standard Version
A false witness will perish, but the word of a man who hears will endure.
King James Version
A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
New International Version
A false witness will perish, but a careful listener will testify successfully.
New King James Version
A false witness shall perish, But the man who hears him will speak endlessly.
New Living Translation
A false witness will be cut off, but a credible witness will be allowed to speak.
World English Bible
A false witness will perish. A man who listens speaks to eternity.