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26 All day long he craves something more,
but a righteous person gives and does not hold back.
27 A sacrifice offered by wicked people is an abomination.[a]
How much more when they bring it with evil intent!
28 A lying witness will perish,
but a man who listens will keep speaking forever.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 21:27 Or a disgusting thing
  2. Proverbs 21:28 The line is cryptic. Another suggestion is one who listens to him will perish forever.