Proverbs 21:27-29

Contemporary English Version

²⁷^(A) The Lord despises the offerings
of wicked people
    with evil motives.
²⁸If you tell lies in court,
    you are done for;
only a reliable witness
    can do the job.
²⁹Wicked people bluff their way,
but God's people think
    before they take a step.

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Proverbs 21:27-29

New International Version

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

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

²⁹The wicked put up a bold front,
but the upright give thought to their ways.^(E)

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