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Proverbs 21:21-26 in English

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Proverbs 21:21-26 in American Standard Version (1901)

21 He that followeth after righteousness and kindness Findeth life, righteousness, and honor.
22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.
24 The proud and haughty man, scoffer is his name; He worketh in the arrogance of pride.
25 The desire of the sluggard killeth him; For his hands refuse to labor.
26 There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; But the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.
Proverbs 21 in American Standard Version (1901)

Proverbs 21:21-26 in Brenton Septuagint Translation

21 The way of righteousness and mercy will find life and glory.
22 A wise man assaults strong cities, and demolishes the fortress in which the ungodly trusted.
23 He that keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from trouble.
24 A bold and self-willed and insolent man is called a pest: and he that remembers injuries is a transgressor.
25 Desires kill the sluggard; for his hands do not choose to do anything.
26 An ungodly man entertains evil desires all the day: but the righteous is unsparingly merciful and compassionate.
Proverbs 21 in Brenton Septuagint Translation

Proverbs 21:21-26 in King James Version + Apocrypha

21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
Proverbs 21 in King James Version + Apocrypha

Proverbs 21:21-26 in King James (Authorized) Version

21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
Proverbs 21 in King James (Authorized) Version

Proverbs 21:21-26 in LXX2012: Septuagint in American English 2012

21 The way of righteousness and mercy will find life and glory.
22 A wise man assaults strong cities, and demolishes the fortress in which the ungodly trusted.
23 He that keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from trouble.
24 A bold and self-willed and insolent man is called a pest: and he that remembers injuries is a transgressor.
25 Desires kill the sluggard; for his hands do not choose to do anything.
26 An ungodly man entertains evil desires all the day: but the righteous is unsparingly merciful and compassionate.
Proverbs 21 in LXX2012: Septuagint in American English 2012

PROVERBS 21:21-26 in Revised Version with Apocrypha (1895)

21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
24 The proud and haughty man, scorner is his name, he worketh in the arrogance of pride.
25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
26 There is that coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.
PROVERBS 21 in Revised Version with Apocrypha (1895)

Proverbs 21:21-26 in Translation for Translators

21 Those who always try to act in a fair and kind way toward others will live a long time and be honored/respected.
22 A wise army commander helps his troops climb over a wall to attack a city that is defended by a strong army, with the result that they are able to ◄get over/destroy► the high walls that their enemies trusted would protect them.
23 Those who are very careful about what they say MTY are able to avoid trouble.
24 Those who make fun of everything that is good are proud and conceited DOU; they always act in an inconsiderate way toward others.
25 Lazy people, who refuse to work, will die of hunger because they SYN do not earn money to buy food.
26 All during the day wicked people desire to obtain things, but righteous people have plenty, with the result that they are able to give things generously to others.
Proverbs 21 in Translation for Translators

Proverbs 21:21-26 in LXX2012: Septuagint in British/International English 2012

21 The way of righteousness and mercy will find life and glory.
22 A wise man assaults strong cities, and demolishes the fortress in which the ungodly trusted.
23 He that keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from trouble.
24 A bold and self-willed and insolent man is called a pest: and he that remembers injuries is a transgressor.
25 Desires kill the sluggard; for his hands do not choose to do anything.
26 An ungodly man entertains evil desires all the day: but the righteous is unsparingly merciful and compassionate.
Proverbs 21 in LXX2012: Septuagint in British/International English 2012

Proverbs 21:21-26 in World English Bible with Deuterocanon

21 He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.
23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
24 The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.
25 The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.
26 There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.
Proverbs 21 in World English Bible with Deuterocanon

Proverbs 21:21-26 in World English Bible (Catholic)

21 He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.
23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
24 The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.
25 The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.
26 There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.
Proverbs 21 in World English Bible (Catholic)

Proverbs 21:21-26 in World English Bible British Edition with Deuterocanon

21 He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honour.
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.
23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
24 The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.
25 The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labour.
26 There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.
Proverbs 21 in World English Bible British Edition with Deuterocanon

Proverbs 21:21-26 in Bible in Basic English

21 He who goes after righteousness and mercy will get life, righteousness, and honour.
22 A wise man goes up into the town of the strong ones, and overcomes its strength in which they put their faith.
23 He who keeps watch over his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
24 The man of pride, lifted up in soul, is named high-hearted; he is acting in an outburst of pride.
25 The desire of the hater of work is death to him, for his hands will do no work.
26 All the day the sinner goes after his desire: but the upright man gives freely, keeping nothing back.
Proverbs 21 in Bible in Basic English

Proverbs 21:21-26 in Darby Translation

21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
24 Proud, arrogant, scorner is his name who dealeth in proud wrath.
25 The desire of the sluggard killeth him; for his hands refuse to work:
26 He coveteth greedily all the day long; but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
Proverbs 21 in Darby Translation

Proverbs 21:21-26 in Douay-Rheims 1899

21 He that followeth justice and mercy, shall find life, justice, and glory.
22 The wise man hath scaled the city of the strong, and hath cast down the strength of the confidence thereof.
23 He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soul from distress.
24 The proud and the arrogant is called ignorant, who in anger worketh pride.
25 Desires kill the slothful: for his hands have refused to work at all.
26 He longeth and desireth all the day: but he that is just, will give, and will not cease.
Proverbs 21 in Douay-Rheims 1899

Proverbs 21:21-26 in Free Bible Version

21 If you pursue goodness and trustworthy love, you'll find life, prosperity, and honor.
22 The wise can overcome a city belonging to strong warriors, and tear down the fortress they trusted to protect them.
23 If you watch what you say, you can save yourself a lot of trouble.
24 A proud, conceited, mocker—that's the name of those who act with insolent arrogance.
25 Slackers die hungry because they refuse to work.
26 Some people only want more and more all the time, but the good give generously.
Proverbs 21 in Free Bible Version

Proverbs 21:21-26 in Geneva Bible 1599

21 He that followeth after righteousnes and mercy, shall finde life, righteousnes, and glory.
22 A wise man goeth vp into the citie of the mightie, and casteth downe the strength of the confidence thereof.
23 He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soule from afflictions.
24 Proude, hautie and scornefull is his name that worketh in his arrogancie wrath.
25 The desire of the slouthfull slayeth him: for his hands refuse to worke.
26 He coueteth euermore greedily, but the righteous giueth and spareth not.
Proverbs 21 in Geneva Bible 1599

Proverbs 21:21-26 in JPS TaNaKH 1917

21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, prosperity, and honour.
22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and bringeth down the stronghold wherein it trusteth.
23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
24 A proud and haughty man, scorner is his name, even he that dealeth in overbearing pride.
25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
26 There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
Proverbs 21 in JPS TaNaKH 1917

Proverbs 21:21-26 in KJV Cambridge Paragraph Bible

21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy Findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.
24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, Who dealeth in proud wrath.
25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; For his hands refuse to labour.
26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: But the righteous giveth and spareth not.
Proverbs 21 in KJV Cambridge Paragraph Bible

Proverbs 21:21-26 in Isaac Leeser Tanakh

21 He that pursueth righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.
22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength in which they trusted.
23 Whoso guardeth his mouth and his tongue guardeth his soul against distresses.
24 The presumptuous and proud, scorner is his name, dealeth in the wrath of presumption.
25 The longing of the slothful will kill him; for his hands refuse to labor.
26 All the day he feeleth a great longing; but the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.
Proverbs 21 in Isaac Leeser Tanakh

Proverbs 21:21-26 in Updated Brenton English Septuagint

21 The way of righteousness and mercy will find life and glory.
22 A wise man assaults strong cities, And demolishes the fortress in which the ungodly trusted.
23 He that keeps his mouth and his tongue Keeps his soul from trouble.
24 A bold and self-willed and insolent man is called a pest: And he that remembers injuries is a transgressor.
25 Desires kill the sluggard; For his hands do not choose to do anything.
26 An ungodly man entertains evil desires all the day: But the righteous is unsparingly merciful and compassionate.
Proverbs 21 in Updated Brenton English Septuagint

Proverbs 21:21-26 in Nyangumarta English Bible

Proverbs 21:21-26 don't exist in Nyangumarta English Bible.

Proverbs 21:21-26 in George Noyes Bible

21 He who followeth after righteousness and mercy Shall find life, prosperity, and honor.
22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And bringeth down the strength in which it trusted.
23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from trouble.
24 The proud and haughty,—scoffer is his name; He acteth with haughty arrogance.
25 The desire of the sluggard will destroy him; For his hands refuse to labor.
26 The covetous man coveteth all the day long; But the righteous man giveth, and doth not withhold.
Proverbs 21 in George Noyes Bible

Proverbs [Sayings] 21:21-26 in One Unity Resource Bible

21 He who follows after righteousness and cheshed ·loving-kindness· finds life, righteousness, and kavod ·weighty glory·.
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.
23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
24 The proud and haughty man, “scoffer” is his name; he works in the arrogance of pride.
25 The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.
26 There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the upright give and don’t withhold.
Proverbs [Sayings] 21 in One Unity Resource Bible

Proverbs 21:21-26 in Unlocked Literal Bible

21 The one who does right and is kind— this person finds life, righteousness, and honor.
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty ones, and he brings down the stronghold in which they trusted.
23 Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps himself out of trouble.
24 The proud and haughty person—”Mocker” is his name— acts with arrogant pride.
25 The desire of the lazy kills him, for his hands refuse to work.
26 All day long he craves and craves more, but the righteous person gives and does not hold back.
Proverbs 21 in Unlocked Literal Bible

Proverbs 21:21-26 in World English Bible

21 He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.
23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
24 The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.
25 The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.
26 There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.
Proverbs 21 in World English Bible

Proverbs 21:21-26 in World English Bible British Edition

21 He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honour.
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.
23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
24 The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.
25 The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labour.
26 There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.
Proverbs 21 in World English Bible British Edition

Proverbs 21:21-26 in Noah Webster Bible

21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honor.
22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of its confidence.
23 Whoever keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labor.
26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
Proverbs 21 in Noah Webster Bible

Proverbs 21:21-26 in World Messianic Bible

21 He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.
23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
24 The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.
25 The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.
26 There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.
Proverbs 21 in World Messianic Bible

Proverbs 21:21-26 in World Messianic Bible British Edition

21 He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honour.
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.
23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
24 The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.
25 The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labour.
26 There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.
Proverbs 21 in World Messianic Bible British Edition

Proverbs 21:21-26 in Wycliffe's Bible with Modern Spelling

21 He that pursueth rightfulness or followeth rightwiseness and mercy, shall find life and rightwiseness and glory.
22 A wise man ascended into the city of strong men, and destroyed the strength of the trust thereof.
23 He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soul from anguishes.
24 A proud man and boaster is called a fool, that worketh pride in ire.
25 Desires slay a slow man; for his hands would not work anything.
26 All day he coveteth and desireth; but he that is a just or rightwise man, shall give, and shall not cease.

Proverbs 21:21-26 in Wycliffe's Bible with Modern Spelling (Enhanced)

21 He that followeth rightfulness and mercy, shall find life, and rightwiseness, and glory.
22 A wise man ascended into the city of (the) strong men, and destroyed the strength of the trust thereof.
23 He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue (under control), keepeth his soul from anguishes.
24 A proud man and (a) boaster is called a fool, (for) that (he) worketh (his) pride in ire.
25 Desires slay a slow man; for his hands would not (do) work (of) anything. (Desires shall slay a lazy person; for his hands shall not do any work.)
26 All day he coveteth and desireth; but he that is a just man, shall give, and shall not cease. (All day long he wanteth, and longeth for; but he who is righteous, shall give, and shall never cease to give.)

Proverbs 21:21-26 in Young's Literal Translation

21 Whoso is pursuing righteousness and kindness, Findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
22 A city of the mighty hath the wise gone up, And bringeth down the strength of its confidence.
23 Whoso is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping from adversities his soul.
24 Proud, haughty, scorner is his name, Who is working in the wrath of pride.
25 The desire of the slothful slayeth him, For his hands have refused to work.
26 All the day desiring he hath desired, And the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.