Proverbs 21:8
Legacy Standard Bible
8 The way of a guilty man is (A)perverse,
But as for the pure, his work is upright.
Proverbs 21:8
International Standard Version
8 The conduct[a] of a guilty man is perverse,
but the behavior of the pure is upright.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:8 Lit. way
Proverbs 21:12
Legacy Standard Bible
12 The righteous one considers the house of the wicked,
Turning the (A)wicked to ruin.
Proverbs 21:12
International Standard Version
12 The righteous God[a] considers the house of the wicked,
bringing the wicked to ruin.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:12 The Heb. lacks God
Proverbs 21:15
Legacy Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:15 Lit gladness
Proverbs 21:15
International Standard Version
15 Administering justice brings joy to the righteous,
but terror to those who practice iniquity.
Proverbs 21:18
Legacy Standard Bible
18 The wicked is a (A)ransom for the righteous,
And the (B)treacherous is in the place of the upright.
Proverbs 21:18
International Standard Version
18 The wicked are ransom for the righteous,
and the unfaithful for the upright.
Proverbs 21:21
Legacy Standard Bible
21 He who (A)pursues righteousness and lovingkindness
Finds life, righteousness, and glory.
Proverbs 21:21
International Standard Version
21 Whoever pursues righteousness and gracious love
finds life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 21:29
Legacy Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:29 Lit makes firm with his face
Proverbs 21:29
International Standard Version
29 The wicked man puts up a bold appearance,
but the upright thinks about what he is doing.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:29 Lit. about his ways
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