Proverbs 21:21-23

Expanded Bible

²¹ Whoever ·tries to live right and be loyal [^Lpursues righteousness and loyalty]
finds life, ·success [righteousness], and honor.

²² A wise person ·can defeat [^Lwent up against] a city full of warriors
and tear down the defenses they trust in [Eccl. 9:13–16].

²³ Those who ·are careful about what they say [^Lguard their mouth and tongue]
·keep themselves out of [guard themselves from] trouble.