Proverbs 21:29

Proverbs 21:29 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

29The wicked put up a bold front,

but the upright give thought to their ways.

29A wicked person 21:29 Lit makes firm with his facedisplays a bold face,

But as for the upright, he makes his way sure.

29A wicked man displays a bold face,

But as for the upright, he makes his way sure.

29A wicked man puts on a bold face,

But as for the upright, he considers, directs, and establishes his way [with the confidence of integrity].

29A wicked man hardens his face,21:29 Or puts up a bold front

but the upright man makes his way sure.

29Sinful people try to look as if they were bold.

But honest people think about how they live.