29 The wicked put up a bold front,

but the upright give thought to their ways.

29 A wicked man puts on a bold face,

but the upright gives thought to his ways.

29 A wicked man hardeneth his face:

But as for the upright, he directeth his way.

29 The wicked bluff their way through,

but the virtuous think before they act.

29 Wicked people are stubborn,

but good people think carefully about what they do.

29 A wicked man hardeneth his face;

But as for the upright, he establisheth his ways.

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

29 A wicked person puts up a bold front, 

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

29 A wicked man puts on a bold face,

but the upright man considers his way.

29 The wicked put on a bold face,

but the upright give thought to their ways.

29 A wicked man is strong in his countenance,

but the upright will appoint his paths.

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

But an honest person thinks about how he lives.

29 A wicked man displays a bold face,

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