Proverbs 21:21-23

New International Reader's Version

²¹Anyone who wants to be godly and loving
finds life, success and honor.

²²A wise person can attack a strong city.
They can pull down the place of safety its people trust in.

²³Those who are careful about what they say
keep themselves out of 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)

New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

New International Version (NIV)