Proverbs 21:21-23

Tree of Life Version

²¹Whoever pursues righteousness and mercy
finds life, prosperity and honor.

²²A wise person scales the city of warriors
and brings down the stronghold in which they trust.

²³Whoever guards his mouth and tongue
keeps his soul out of troubles.

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)

Tree of Life Version (TLV)

New International Version (NIV)