Proverbs 21:27-29

New International Reader's Version

²⁷God hates sacrifices that are brought by evil people.
He hates it even more when they bring them for the wrong reason.

²⁸Witnesses who aren’t honest will die.
But anyone who listens carefully will be a successful witness.

²⁹Sinful people try to look as if they were bold.
But honest people think about how they live.

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)

New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

New International Version (NIV)