Proverbs 21:23-30 in English

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.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; How much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind!

²⁸ A false witness shall perish; But the man that heareth shall speak so as to endure.

²⁹ A wicked man hardeneth his face; But as for the upright, he establisheth his ways.

³⁰ There is no wisdom nor understanding Nor counsel against Jehovah.

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.

²⁷ The sacrifices of the ungodly are abomination to the Lord, for they offer them wickedly.

²⁸ A false witness shall perish; but an obedient man will speak cautiously.

²⁹ An ungodly man impudently withstands with his face; but the upright man himself understands his ways.

³⁰ There is no wisdom, there is no courage, there is no counsel against the ungodly.

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.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

²⁸ A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.

²⁹ A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.

³⁰ There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

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.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

²⁸ A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.

²⁹ A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.

³⁰ There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

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.

²⁷ The sacrifices of the ungodly are abomination to the Lord, for they offer them wickedly.

²⁸ A false witness shall perish; but an obedient man will speak cautiously.

²⁹ An ungodly man impudently withstands with his face; but the upright man himself understands his ways.

³⁰ There is no wisdom, there is no courage, there is no counsel against the ungodly.

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.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind!

²⁸ A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth shall speak unchallenged.

²⁹ A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he ordereth his ways.

³⁰ There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

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.

²⁷ Yahweh detests the sacrifices that wicked people offer to him; but he detests it even more when they think that they will escape being punished for their evil deeds because of the sacrifices that they bring.

²⁸ Those who tell lies in court will be punished; no one stops/silences witnesses who say what is truthful/reliable.

²⁹ Wicked people pretend that they know everything, but righteous people think carefully about what will happen because of what they do.

³⁰ Thinking that we are wise, and that we understand many things, and that we have good insight, does not help us if Yahweh is ◄acting against/not pleased with► us.

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.

²⁷ The sacrifices of the ungodly are abomination to the Lord, for they offer them wickedly.

²⁸ A false witness shall perish; but an obedient man will speak cautiously.

²⁹ An ungodly man impudently withstands with his face; but the upright man himself understands his ways.

³⁰ There is no wisdom, there is no courage, there is no counsel against the ungodly.

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.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination— how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!

²⁸ A false witness will perish. A man who listens speaks to eternity.

²⁹ 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 Yahweh.

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.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination— how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!

²⁸ A false witness will perish. A man who listens speaks to eternity.

²⁹ 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 Yahweh.

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.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination— how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!

²⁸ A false witness will perish. A man who listens speaks to eternity.

²⁹ 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.

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.

²⁷ The offering of evil-doers is disgusting: how much more when they give it with an evil purpose!

²⁸ A false witness will be cut off, ...

²⁹ The evil-doer makes his face hard, but as for the upright, he gives thought to his way.

³⁰ Wisdom and knowledge and wise suggestions are of no use against the Lord.

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.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more when they bring it with a wicked purpose!

²⁸ A lying witness shall perish; and a man that heareth shall speak constantly.

²⁹ A wicked man hardeneth his face; but as for the upright, he establisheth his way.

³⁰ There is no wisdom, nor understanding, nor counsel against Jehovah.

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.

²⁷ The sacrifices of the wicked are abominable, because they are offered of wickedness.

²⁸ A lying witness shall perish: an obedient man shall speak of victory.

²⁹ The wicked man impudently hardeneth his face: but he that is righteous, correcteth his way.

³⁰ There is no wisdom, there is no prudence, there is no counsel against the Lord.

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.

²⁷ The sacrifices given by the wicked are obnoxious, worse still when they're offered with evil motives.

²⁸ The lies of a false witness vanish away, but the words of a reliable witness will stand.

²⁹ The wicked act as bold as brass, but those who live right consider carefully what they're doing.

³⁰ Whatever wisdom, understanding, or guidance you may have is nothing before the Lord.

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.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: how much more when he bringeth it with a wicked minde?

²⁸ A false witnes shall perish: but hee that heareth, speaketh continually.

²⁹ A wicked man hardeneth his face: but the iust, he will direct his way.

³⁰ There is no wisedome, neither vnderstanding, nor counsell against the Lord.

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.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more, when he bringeth it with the proceeds of wickedness?

²⁸ A false witness shall perish; but the man that obeyeth shall speak unchallenged.

²⁹ A wicked man hardeneth his face; but as for the upright, he looketh well to his way.

³⁰ There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

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.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: How much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

²⁸ A false witness shall perish: But the man that heareth, speaketh constantly.

²⁹ A wicked man hardeneth his face: But as for the upright, he directeth his way.

³⁰ There is no wisdom nor understanding Nor counsel against the Lord.

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.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a sinful purpose?

²⁸ A lying witness shall perish; but the man that is obedient to the law can speak for ever.

²⁹ A wicked man showeth impudence in his face; but as for the upright, he will consider well his way.

³⁰ There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord.

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.

²⁷ The sacrifices of the ungodly are abomination to the Lord, For they offer them wickedly.

²⁸ A false witness shall perish; But an obedient man will speak cautiously.

²⁹ An ungodly man impudently withstands with his face; But the upright man himself understands his ways.

³⁰ There is no wisdom, there is no courage, There is no counsel against the ungodly.

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.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; How much more when he bringeth it with an evil design!

²⁸ A false witness shall perish; But a man that hearkeneth shall speak forever.

²⁹ The wicked man hardeneth his face; But the upright directeth his way.

³⁰ Wisdom is nothing, and understanding is nothing, And devices are nothing, against the LORD.

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.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!

²⁸ A false witness will perish, and a man who sh'ma ·hears obeys· speaks to eternity.

²⁹ 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 Adonai .

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.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable; it is even more detestable when he brings it with evil motives.

²⁸ A false witness will perish, but the one who listens will speak for all time.

²⁹ A wicked man makes his face hard, but an upright person is certain about his ways.

³⁰ There is no wisdom, there is no understanding, and there is no advice that can stand against Yahweh.

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.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination— how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!

²⁸ A false witness will perish. A man who listens speaks to eternity.

²⁹ 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 Yahweh.

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.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination— how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!

²⁸ A false witness will perish. A man who listens speaks to eternity.

²⁹ 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.

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.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

²⁸ A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.

²⁹ A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.

³⁰ There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

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.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination— how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!

²⁸ A false witness will perish. A man who listens speaks to eternity.

²⁹ 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.

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.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination— how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!

²⁸ A false witness will perish. A man who listens speaks to eternity.

²⁹ 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.

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.

²⁷ The offerings of wicked men, that be offered of great trespass, be abominable.

²⁸ A false witness shall perish; a man obedient shall speak victory.

²⁹ A wicked man maketh firm his cheer unshamefastly; but he that is rightful or right, amendeth his way.

³⁰ No wisdom there is, no prudence there is, no counsel there is, against the Lord.

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.)

²⁷ The offerings of wicked men (or The offerings of the wicked), that be offered (out) of great trespass, be abominable.

²⁸ A false witness shall perish; a man obedient shall speak victory (or but an honest person shall speak, and be rewarded).

²⁹ A wicked man maketh firm his cheer unshamefastly; but he that is rightful, amendeth his way. (A wicked person unashamedly maketh firm his face, or is stubborn; but he who is upright, mendeth his way.)

³⁰ No wisdom there is, no prudence there is, no counsel there is, against the Lord. (There is no wisdom, no understanding, no good advice, in being against the Lord.)

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.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination, Much more when in wickedness he bringeth it.

²⁸ A false witness doth perish, And an attentive man for ever speaketh.

²⁹ A wicked man hath hardened by his face, And the upright — he prepareth his way.

³⁰ There is no wisdom, nor understanding, Nor counsel, over-against Jehovah.