Proverbs 12:21-23

International Children’s Bible

²¹No harm comes to a good person.
But an evil person’s life is full of trouble.

²²The Lord hates those who tell lies.
But he is pleased with those who do what they promise.

²³A wise person keeps what he knows to himself.
But a foolish person shows how foolish he is.

Proverbs 12:21-23

New International Version

²¹No harm overtakes the righteous,^(A)
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.

²²The Lord detests lying lips,^(B)
but he delights^(C) in people who are trustworthy.^(D)

²³The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves,^(E)
but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.^(F)

International Children’s Bible (ICB)

New International Version (NIV)