Proverbs 12:21-23

The Message

²¹No evil can overwhelm a good person,
but the wicked have their hands full of it.

²²God can’t stomach liars;
he loves the company of those who keep their word.

²³Prudent people don’t flaunt their knowledge;
talkative fools broadcast their silliness.

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)

The Message (MSG)

New International Version (NIV)