Proverbs 21:8
New International Version
8 The way of the guilty is devious,(A)
but the conduct of the innocent is upright.
Proverbs 21:8
Common English Bible
8 The ways of some people are twisted and strange,
but the behavior of those who do right is pure.
Proverbs 21:12
New International Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:12 Or The righteous person
Proverbs 21:12
Common English Bible
12 The righteous one observes the house of the wicked,
turning the wicked toward trouble.
Proverbs 21:15
New International Version
15 When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous
but terror to evildoers.(A)
Proverbs 21:15
Common English Bible
15 Acting justly is a joy to the righteous,
but dreaded by those who do evil.
Proverbs 21:18
New International Version
18 The wicked become a ransom(A) for the righteous,
and the unfaithful for the upright.
Proverbs 21:18
Common English Bible
18 The wicked are a ransom for the righteous;
the treacherous will be punished[a] in the place of the virtuous.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:18 Heb lacks will be punished.
Proverbs 21:21
New International Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:21 Or righteousness
Proverbs 21:21
Common English Bible
21 Those who pursue righteousness and kindness
will find life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 21:29
New International Version
29 The wicked put up a bold front,
but the upright give thought to their ways.(A)
Proverbs 21:29
Common English Bible
29 The wicked person appears brash,
but the virtuous think about the path ahead.
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