29 The wicked put up a bold front,

but the upright give thought to their 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 A wicked man hardens his face,

But as for the upright, he establishes his way.

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.