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Proverbs 21:28-30
Evangelical Heritage Version

28 A lying witness will perish,
but a man who listens will keep speaking forever.[a]
29 A wicked person puts on a bold front,
but an upright person gives thought to[b] his way.
30 There is no wisdom, no cleverness, and no advice
    that can stand up against the Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 21:28 The line is cryptic. Another suggestion is one who listens to him will perish forever.
  2. Proverbs 21:29 The translation follows an alternate Hebrew reading. The main Hebrew reading is establishes.
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Proverbs 21:28-30
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28 A false witness(A) will perish,(B)
    but a careful listener will testify successfully.

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

30 There is no wisdom,(D) no insight, no plan
    that can succeed against the Lord.(E)

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