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Proverbs 21:22-27
New American Standard Bible

Chapter 21

22A wise person scales the city of the mighty And brings down the stronghold in which they trust. 23One who guards his mouth and his tongue, Guards his soul from troubles. 24'Proud,' 'Arrogant,' 'Scoffer,' are his names, One who acts with insolent pride. 25The desire of the lazy one puts him to death, For his hands refuse to work; 26All day long he is craving, While the righteous gives and does not hold back. 27The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination, How much more when he brings it with evil intent!
King James Version

Chapter 21

22A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
23Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
24Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
25The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
26He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
27The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
Christian Standard Bible

Chapter 21

22A wise person went up against a city of warriors and brought down its secure fortress.
23The one who guards his mouth and tongue keeps himself out of trouble.
24The arrogant and proud person, named "Mocker," acts with excessive arrogance. 25A slacker’s craving will kill him because his hands refuse to work.
26He is filled with craving all day long, but the righteous give and don’t hold back.
27The sacrifice of a wicked person is detestable— how much more so when he brings it with ulterior motives!
New Living Translation

Chapter 21

22The wise conquer the city of the strong and level the fortress in which they trust.
23Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut, and you will stay out of trouble.
24Mockers are proud and haughty; they act with boundless arrogance.
25Despite their desires, the lazy will come to ruin, for their hands refuse to work.
26Some people are always greedy for more, but the godly love to give!
27The sacrifice of an evil person is detestable, especially when it is offered with wrong motives.
English Standard Version

Chapter 21

22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty and brings down the stronghold in which they trust. 23 Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble. 24 "Scoffer" is the name of the arrogant, haughty man who acts with arrogant pride. 25The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor. 26All 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.
New International Version

Chapter 21

22One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty and pull down the stronghold in which they trust.
23Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity.
24The proud and arrogant person—"Mocker" is his name— behaves with insolent fury. 25The craving of a sluggard will be the death of him, because his hands refuse to work.
26All day long he craves for more, but the righteous give without sparing.
27The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable— how much more so when brought with evil intent!
New King James Version

Chapter 21

22A wise man scales the city of the mighty, And brings down the trusted stronghold. 23 Whoever guards his mouth and tongue Keeps his soul from troubles. 24A proud and haughty man— “Scoffer” is his name; He acts with arrogant pride. 25The desire of the lazy man kills him, For his hands refuse to labor. 26He 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!
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