21 No harm overtakes the righteous,

but the wicked have their fill of trouble.

22 The Lord detests lying lips,

but he delights in people who are trustworthy.

23 The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves,

but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.

21 There shall no evil happen to the just:

But the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

22 Lying lips are abomination to the Lord:

But they that deal truly are his delight.

23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge:

But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

21 No harm comes to the godly,

but the wicked have their fill of trouble.

22 The Lord detests lying lips,

but he delights in those who tell the truth.

23 The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge,

but fools broadcast their foolishness.

21 No grave trouble will overtake the righteous,

But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,

But those who deal truthfully are His delight.

23 A prudent man conceals knowledge,

But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

21 No harm comes to a good person,

but an evil person’s life is full of trouble.

22 The Lord hates those who tell lies

but is pleased with those who keep their promises.

23 Wise people keep what they know to themselves,

but fools can’t keep from showing how foolish they are.

21 There shall no mischief happen to the righteous;

But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

22 Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah;

But they that deal truly are his delight.

23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge;

But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

21 There shall no evil happen to a righteous man; but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

22 Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; but they that deal truly are his delight.

23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.

21 No ⸤lasting⸥ harm comes to a righteous person, 

but wicked people have lots of trouble. 

22 Lips that lie are disgusting to the Lord, 

but honest people are his delight. 

23 A sensible person ⸤discreetly⸥ hides knowledge, 

but foolish minds preach stupidity. 

21 No disaster overcomes the righteous,

but the wicked are full of misery.

22 Lying lips are detestable to the Lord,

but faithful people are His delight.

23 A shrewd person conceals knowledge,

but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.

21 No harm happens to the righteous,

but the wicked are filled with trouble.

22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,

but those who act faithfully are his delight.

23 One who is clever conceals knowledge,

but the mind of a fool broadcasts folly.

21 No evil will happen to the righteous,

but the wicked are filled with trouble.

22 An abomination of Yahweh are lips of deceit,

but they who act faithfully are his delight.

23 A clever person conceals knowledge,

but the heart of a fool announces folly.

21 No harm comes to godly people.

But sinners have all the trouble they can handle.

22 The Lord hates those whose lips tell lies.

But he is pleased with people who tell the truth.

23 Wise people keep their knowledge to themselves.

But the hearts of foolish people shout foolish things.

21 No harm befalls the righteous,

But the wicked are filled with trouble.

22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,

But those who deal faithfully are His delight.

23 A prudent man conceals knowledge,

But the heart of fools proclaims folly.