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Proverbs 21:29–31

29 A wicked man 1adisplays a bold face,

But as for the bupright, he makes his way sure.

30 There is ano wisdom and no understanding

And no counsel against the Lord.

31 The ahorse is prepared for the day of battle,

But bvictory belongs to the Lord.

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Proverbs 21:29–31 — The New International Version (NIV)

29 The wicked put up a bold front,

but the upright give thought to their ways.

30 There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan

that can succeed against the Lord.

31 The horse is made ready for the day of battle,

but victory rests with the Lord.

Proverbs 21:29–31 — English Standard Version (ESV)

29 A wicked man puts on a bold face,

but the upright gives thought to his ways.

30 No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel

can avail against the Lord.

31 The horse is made ready for the day of battle,

but the victory belongs to the Lord.

Proverbs 21:29–31 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

29 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.

Proverbs 21:29–31 — New Living Translation (NLT)

29 The wicked bluff their way through,

but the virtuous think before they act.

30 No human wisdom or understanding or plan

can stand against the Lord.

31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle,

but the victory belongs to the Lord.

Proverbs 21:29–31 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

29 A wicked man hardens his face,

But as for the upright, he establishes his way.

30 There is no wisdom or understanding

Or counsel against the Lord.

31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle,

But deliverance is of the Lord.

Proverbs 21:29–31 — New Century Version (NCV)

29 Wicked people are stubborn,

but good people think carefully about what they do.

30 There is no wisdom, understanding, or advice

that can succeed against the Lord.

31 You can get the horses ready for battle,

but it is the Lord who gives the victory.

Proverbs 21:29–31 — American Standard Version (ASV)

29 A wicked man hardeneth his face;

But as for the upright, he establisheth his ways.

30 There is no wisdom nor understanding

Nor counsel against Jehovah.

31 The horse is prepared against the day of battle;

But victory is of Jehovah.

Proverbs 21:29–31 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

29 A wicked man hardeneth his face; but as for the upright, he establisheth his way.

30 There is no wisdom, nor understanding, nor counsel against Jehovah. 31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but safety is of Jehovah.

Proverbs 21:29–31 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

29 A wicked person puts up a bold front, 

but a decent person’s way of life is his own security. 

30 No wisdom, no understanding, and no advice 

⸤can stand up⸥ against the Lord

31 The horse is made ready for the day of battle, 

but the victory belongs to the Lord

Proverbs 21:29–31 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

29 A wicked man puts on a bold face,

but the upright man considers his way.

30 No wisdom, no understanding, and no counsel

will prevail against the Lord.

31 A horse is prepared for the day of battle,

but victory comes from the Lord.

Proverbs 21:29–31 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

29 The wicked put on a bold face,

but the upright give thought to their ways.

30 No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel,

can avail against the Lord.

31 The horse is made ready for the day of battle,

but the victory belongs to the Lord.

Proverbs 21:29–31 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

29 A wicked man is strong in his countenance,

but the upright will appoint his paths.

30 There is no wisdom, nor understanding,

nor counsel to oppose Yahweh.

31 A horse is prepared for the day of battle,

but to Yahweh belongs the victory.

Proverbs 21:29–31 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

29 A sinful man tries to look as if he were bold.

But an honest person thinks about how he lives.

30 No wisdom, wise saying or plan

can succeed against the Lord.

31 You can prepare a horse for the day of battle.

But the power to win comes from the Lord.


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