Proverbs 21:7-8
Modern English Version
7 The violence of the wicked will destroy them,
because they refuse to do justice.
8 The way of a guilty man is perverse;
but as for the pure, his work is right.
Proverbs 21:7-8
New King James Version
7 The violence of the wicked will [a]destroy them,
Because they refuse to do justice.
8 The way of [b]a guilty man is perverse;
But as for the pure, his work is right.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:7 Lit. drag them away
- Proverbs 21:8 Or The way of a man is perverse and strange;
Proverbs 21:10
Modern English Version
10 The soul of the wicked desires evil;
his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
Proverbs 21:10
New King James Version
10 (A)The soul of the wicked desires evil;
His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
Proverbs 21:27
Modern English Version
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;
how much more when he brings it with a wicked intent!
Proverbs 21:27
New King James Version
27 (A)The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;
How much more when he brings it with wicked intent!
Proverbs 21:29
Modern English Version
29 A wicked man hardens his face,
but as for the upright, he directs his way.
Proverbs 21:29
New King James Version
29 A wicked man hardens his face,
But as for the upright, he [a]establishes his way.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:29 Qr., LXX understands
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