Proverbs 21:21-23

Expanded Bible

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

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

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

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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New International Version (NIV)