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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 21, Verse 29

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A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
King James Version
A wicked man hardeneth his face: but [as for] the upright, he directeth his way.
American Standard Version
A wicked man hardeneth his face; But as for the upright, he establisheth his ways.
New English Translation
A wicked person has put on a bold face, but as for the upright, he establishes his ways.
World English Bible
A wicked man hardens his face; but as for the upright, he establishes his ways.
30
[There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
31
The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD.
1
A [good] name [is] rather to be chosen than great riches, [and] loving favour rather than silver and gold.
2
The rich and poor meet together: the LORD [is] the maker of them all.
3
A prudent [man] foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
4
By humility [and] the fear of the LORD [are] riches, and honour, and life.
5
Thorns [and] snares [are] in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
6
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
7
The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower [is] servant to the lender.
8
He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.