Proverbs 21:26-28

Complete Jewish Bible

²⁶he covets greedily all day long;
but a righteous person gives without holding back.

²⁷The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;
how much more when he brings it with vile motives.

²⁸A lying witness is doomed,
but one who heard [what was said] will testify successfully.

Proverbs 21:26-28

New International Version

²⁶All day long he craves for more,
but the righteous^(A) give without sparing.^(B)

²⁷The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable^(C)—
how much more so when brought with evil intent!^(D)

²⁸A false witness^(E) will perish,^(F)
but a careful listener will testify successfully.

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