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Proverbs 21:29

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29A wicked man is strong in his countenance,r

but the upright will appoint his paths.

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  1. rLiterally “his face”

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

A wicked man puts on a bold face,

but the upright gives thought to his ways.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

The wicked put up a bold front,

but the upright give thought to their ways.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

A wicked person puts on a bold face,

but the upright one considers his way.

NLTNew Living Translation

The wicked bluff their way through,

but the virtuous think before they act.

KJV 1900King James Version

A wicked man hardeneth his face:

But as for the upright, he directeth his way.