Proverbs 21:21-23

English Standard Version

²¹Whoever ^(A)pursues righteousness and kindness
    will find ^(B)life, righteousness, and honor.
²²^(C)A wise man scales the city of the mighty
    and brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
²³^(D)Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue
    ^(E)keeps himself out of ^(F)trouble.

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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)

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Proverbs 21:21 Or righteousness

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