Verse Comparison: Proverbs 21:29
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.