Proverbs 12:21-23

New International Version

²¹No harm overtakes the righteous,^(A)
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.

²²The Lord detests lying lips,^(B)
but he delights^(C) in people who are trustworthy.^(D)

²³The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves,^(E)
but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.^(F)

Proverbs 12:21-23

New King James Version

²¹^(A)No grave ^[a]trouble will overtake the righteous,
But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
²²^(B)Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
But those who deal truthfully are His delight.

²³^(C)A prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

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Proverbs 12:21 harm

Proverbs 12:21-23

King James Version

²¹There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

²²Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.

²³A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

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Proverbs 12:21-23

English Standard Version

²¹^(A)No ill befalls the righteous,
    but the wicked are filled with trouble.
²²^(B)Lying lips are ^(C)an abomination to the Lord,
    ^(D)but those who act faithfully are his delight.
²³^(E)A prudent man conceals knowledge,
    ^(F)but the heart of fools proclaims folly.

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Proverbs 12:21-23

New American Standard Bible

²¹^(A)No harm happens to the righteous,
But the wicked are filled with trouble.
²²^(B)Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
But those who deal faithfully are His delight.
²³A ^(C)prudent person conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.