Proverbs 21:26-28

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

²⁶ All day long the wicked covet,^[a]
    but the righteous give and do not hold back.^(A)
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;
    how much more when brought with evil intent.^(B)
28 A false witness will perish,
    but a good listener will testify successfully.