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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 21, Verse 28

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The sacrifice of the wicked [is] abomination: how much more, [when] he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
King James Version
A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
American Standard Version
A false witness shall perish; But the man that heareth shall speak so as to endure.
New English Translation
A lying witness will perish, but the one who reports accurately speaks forever.
World English Bible
A false witness will perish, and a man who listens speaks to eternity.
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A wicked man hardeneth his face: but [as for] the upright, he directeth his way.
30
[There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
31
The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD.
1
A [good] name [is] rather to be chosen than great riches, [and] loving favour rather than silver and gold.
2
The rich and poor meet together: the LORD [is] the maker of them all.
3
A prudent [man] foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
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By humility [and] the fear of the LORD [are] riches, and honour, and life.
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Thorns [and] snares [are] in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
6
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
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The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower [is] servant to the lender.