Proverbs 21:29
“A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the vpright, he directeth his way.”
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Proverbs 21:29 Context
27The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked minde? 28A false witnesse shall perish: but the man that heareth, speaketh constantly. 29A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the vpright, he directeth his way. 30There is no wisedome, nor vnderstanding, nor counsell against the Lord. 31The horse is prepared against the day of battell: but safetie is of the Lord.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 21:29
A wicked man hardeneth his face: but [as for] the upright, he directeth his way.
- King James Version
A wicked man displays a bold face, But as for the upright, he makes his way sure.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A wicked man hardeneth his face; But as for the upright, he establisheth his ways.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The evil-doer makes his face hard, but as for the upright, he gives thought to his way.
- Basic English Bible
A wicked man hardeneth his face; but as for the upright, he establisheth his way.
- Darby Bible
A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.
- Webster's Bible
A wicked man hardens his face; but as for the upright, he establishes his ways.
- World English Bible
A wicked man hath hardened by his face, And the upright -- he prepareth his way.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A wicked man hardeneth his face; but as for the upright, he looketh well to his way.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 21:29
21:29 Hardeneth - Continues in evil with obstinacy and impudence. Directs - He orders his steps aright.