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21 ¶ He that follows after righteousness and mercy shall find life, righteousness, and honour.

22 ¶ The wise man took the city of the mighty and cast down its strength in which it trusted.

23 ¶ Whosoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

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

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

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

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 21:21 Or righteousness