Add parallel Print Page Options

19 To a wise man wisdom is better protection
than ten rulers in a city.
20 For there isn’t a righteous person on earth
who does [only] good and never sins.

21 Also, don’t take seriously every word spoken,
such as when you hear your servant speaking badly of you;

Read full chapter

19 Wisdom(A) makes one wise person more powerful(B)
    than ten rulers in a city.

20 Indeed, there is no one on earth who is righteous,(C)
    no one who does what is right and never sins.(D)

21 Do not pay attention to every word people say,
    or you(E) may hear your servant cursing you—

Read full chapter