25 The desire of (A)the sluggard kills him,
    for his hands refuse to labor.
26 All day long he craves and craves,
    but the righteous (B)gives and does not hold back.
27 (C)The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;
    how much more (D)when he brings it with evil intent.
28 (E)A false witness will perish,
    but the word of a man who hears will endure.
29 A wicked man puts on a bold face,
    but the upright (F)gives thought to[a] his ways.
30 (G)No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel
    can avail against the Lord.
31 (H)The horse is made ready for the day of battle,
    but (I)the victory belongs to the Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 21:29 Or establishes

25 The craving of a sluggard will be the death of him,(A)
    because his hands refuse to work.
26 All day long he craves for more,
    but the righteous(B) give without sparing.(C)

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

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

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

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

31 The horse is made ready for the day of battle,
    but victory rests with the Lord.(K)

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