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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]
29 A wicked person puts on a bold front,
but an upright person gives thought to[c] his way.

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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.
  3. Proverbs 21:29 The translation follows an alternate Hebrew reading. The main Hebrew reading is establishes.