Proverbs 21:7-8
Expanded Bible
7 The violence of the wicked will ·destroy them [sweep them away],
because they refuse to ·do what is right [act with justice].
8 Guilty people live dishonest lives,
but ·honest people do right [virtuous people are pure].
Proverbs 21:7-8
New American Standard Bible
7 The violence of the wicked will sweep them away,
Because they (A)refuse to act with justice.
8 The way of a guilty person is (B)crooked,
But as for the pure, his conduct is upright.
Proverbs 21:10
Expanded Bible
10 Evil people ·only want [desire] to harm others.
Their neighbors get no ·mercy [favor; grace] from them.
Proverbs 21:10
New American Standard Bible
10 The soul of the wicked desires evil;
His (A)neighbor is shown no compassion in his eyes.
Proverbs 21:27
Expanded Bible
27 The Lord ·hates [detests] sacrifices brought by evil people,
particularly when they offer them for ·the wrong [scheming] reasons.
Proverbs 21:27
New American Standard Bible
27 The (A)sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination,
How much more when he brings it with evil intent!
Proverbs 21:29
Expanded Bible
29 Wicked people ·are stubborn [L put on a bold/impudent face],
but ·good people think carefully about what they do [L the virtuous establish their path].
Proverbs 21:29
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:29 Lit makes firm with his face
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