Proverbs 21:24–31

24 “Scoffer” is the name of the arrogant, haughty man

who acts with arrogant pride.

25 The desire of the sluggard kills him,

for his hands refuse to labor.

26 All day long he craves and craves,

but the righteous gives and does not hold back.

27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;

how much more when he brings it with evil intent.

28 A false witness will perish,

but the word of a man who hears will endure.

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.

24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name,

Who dealeth in proud wrath.

25 The desire of the slothful killeth him;

For his hands refuse to labour.

26 He coveteth greedily all the day long:

But the righteous giveth and spareth not.

27 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination:

How much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

28 A false witness shall perish:

But the man that heareth speaketh constantly.

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.

24 Mockers are proud and haughty;

they act with boundless arrogance.

25 Despite their desires, the lazy will come to ruin,

for their hands refuse to work.

26 Some people are always greedy for more,

but the godly love to give!

27 The sacrifice of an evil person is detestable,

especially when it is offered with wrong motives.

28 A false witness will be cut off,

but a credible witness will be allowed to speak.

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.

24 A proud and haughty man—“Scoffer” is his name;

He acts with arrogant pride.

25 The desire of the lazy man kills him,

For his hands refuse to labor.

26 He covets greedily all day long,

But the righteous gives and does not spare.

27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;

How much more when he brings it with wicked intent!

28 A false witness shall perish,

But the man who hears him will speak endlessly.

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.

24 People who act with stubborn pride

are called “proud,” “bragger,” and “mocker.”

25 Lazy people’s desire for sleep will kill them,

because they refuse to work.

26 All day long they wish for more,

but good people give without holding back.

27 The Lord hates sacrifices brought by evil people,

particularly when they offer them for the wrong reasons.

28 A lying witness will be forgotten,

but a truthful witness will speak on.

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.

24 The proud and haughty man, scoffer is his name;

He worketh in the arrogance of pride.

25 The desire of the sluggard killeth him;

For his hands refuse to labor.

26 There is that coveteth greedily all the day long;

But the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.

27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination:

How much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind!

28 A false witness shall perish;

But the man that heareth shall speak so as to endure.

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.

24 Proud, arrogant, scorner is his name who dealeth in proud wrath.

25 The desire of the sluggard killeth him; for his hands refuse to work: 26 He coveteth greedily all the day long; but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

27 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more when they bring it with a wicked purpose!

28 A lying witness shall perish; and a man that heareth shall speak constantly.

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.

24 An arrogant, conceited person is called a mocker. 

His arrogance knows no limits. 

25 The desire of a lazy person will kill him 

because his hands refuse to work. 

26 All day long he feels greedy, 

but a righteous person gives and does not hold back. 

27 The sacrifice of wicked people is disgusting, 

especially if they bring it with evil intent. 

28 A lying witness will die, 

but a person who listens to advice will continue to speak. 

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. 

24 The proud and arrogant person, named “Mocker,”

acts with excessive pride.

25 A slacker’s craving will kill him

because his hands refuse to work.

26 He is filled with craving all day long,

but the righteous give and don’t hold back.

27 The sacrifice of a wicked person is detestable—

how much more so

when he brings it with ulterior motives!

28 A lying witness will perish,

but the one who listens will speak successfully.

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.

24 The proud, haughty person, named Scoffer,

acts with arrogant pride.

25 The craving of the lazy person is fatal,

for lazy hands refuse to labor.

26 All day long the wicked covet,

but the righteous give and do not hold back.

27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;

how much more when brought with evil intent.

28 A false witness will perish,

but a good listener will testify successfully.

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.

24 The proud, haughty one: “scoffer” is his name;

he acts with arrogance of pride.

25 The craving of a lazy person will kill him,

for his hands refuse to work.

26 All day he craves a craving,

but the righteous will give and not hold back.

27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;

how much more when he brings it in divisiveness!

28 A false witness will perish,

but a man who listens will testify with success.

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.

24 A proud person is called a “mocker.”

He thinks much too highly of himself.

25 Some people will die while they are still hungry.

That’s because their hands refuse to work.

26 All day long they hunger for more.

But godly people give without holding back.

27 God hates sacrifices that are brought by evil people.

He hates it even more when they bring them for the wrong reason.

28 Witnesses who aren’t honest will die.

And anyone who listens to them will be destroyed forever.

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.

24 “Proud,” “Haughty,” “Scoffer,” are his names,

Who acts with insolent pride.

25 The desire of the sluggard puts him to death,

For his hands refuse to work;

26 All day long he is craving,

While the righteous gives and does not hold back.

27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination,

How much more when he brings it with evil intent!

28 A false witness will perish,

But the man who listens to the truth will speak forever.

29 A wicked man displays a bold face,

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

30 There is no wisdom and no understanding

And no counsel against the Lord.

31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle,

But victory belongs to the Lord.