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Proverbs 21:26-28
Contemporary English Version

26 But people who obey God
    are always generous.

27 (A) The Lord despises the offerings
of wicked people
    with evil motives.
28 If you tell lies in court,
    you are done for;
only a reliable witness
    can do the job.

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Proverbs 21:26-28
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26 All day long he craves for more,
    but the righteous(A) give without sparing.(B)

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

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

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