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28 A false witness will perish,
    but whoever listens will testify successfully.[a]

29 The wicked man puts up a bold appearance,
    but the upright thinks about what he is doing.[b]

30 No wisdom, insight, or counsel
    can prevail[c] against the Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 21:28 Lit. testify forever
  2. Proverbs 21:29 Lit. about his ways
  3. Proverbs 21:30 The Heb. lacks can prevail

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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