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26 All day long he [a]is insatiably craving,
While the righteous (A)gives and does not hold back.
27 The (B)sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination,
How much more when he brings it with a wicked scheme!
28 A (C)false witness will perish,
But the man who listens will speak forever.

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  1. Proverbs 21:26 Lit desires desire

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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