Verse Comparison: Proverbs 21:29
<< Proverbs 21:28 Proverbs 21:30 >> American Standard Version
A wicked man hardeneth his face; But as for the upright, he establisheth his ways.Amplified® Bible
A wicked man puts on the bold, unfeeling face [of guilt], but as for the upright, he considers, directs, {and} establishes his way [with the confidence of integrity].Contemporary English Version
Wicked people bluff their way, but God's people think before they take a step.Darby English Version
A wicked man hardeneth his face; but as for the upright, he establisheth his way.Good News Bible
Righteous people are sure of themselves; the wicked have to pretend as best they can.King James Version
A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.New American Standard Bible
A wicked man displays a bold face, But as for the upright, he makes his way sure.New International Version
A wicked man puts up a bold front,
but an upright man gives thought to his ways.New King James Version
A wicked man hardens his face,
But as for the upright, he establishes his way.N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A wicked man displays a bold face, But as for the upright, he makes his way sure.Revised Standard Version
A wicked man puts on a bold face, but an upright man considers his ways.Young's Literal Translation
A wicked man hath hardened by his face, And the upright -- he prepareth his way.
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