Proverbs 21:21-23

Holman Christian Standard Bible

²¹The one who pursues righteousness and faithful love
will find life, righteousness, and honor.^(A)

²²A wise person went up against a city of warriors
and brought down its secure fortress.^(B)

²³The one who guards his mouth and tongue
keeps himself out of trouble.^(C)

Proverbs 21:21-23

New International Version

²¹Whoever pursues righteousness and love
finds life, prosperity^[a]^(A) and honor.^(B)

²²One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty^(C)
and pull down the stronghold in which they trust.

²³Those who guard their mouths^(D) and their tongues
keep themselves from calamity.^(E)

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

New International Version (NIV)