Proverbs 21:22-24

New American Standard Bible 1995

²²A ^(A)wise man scales the city of the mighty
And brings down the ^[a]stronghold in which they trust.
²³He who ^(B)guards his mouth and his tongue,
Guards his soul from troubles.
²⁴“Proud,” “Haughty,” “^(C)Scoffer,” are his names,
Who acts with ^(D)insolent pride.

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Proverbs 21:22 Lit strength of trust

Proverbs 21:22-24

New International Version

²²One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty^(A)
and pull down the stronghold in which they trust.

²³Those who guard their mouths^(B) and their tongues
keep themselves from calamity.^(C)

²⁴The proud and arrogant person^(D)—“Mocker” is his name—
behaves with insolent fury.

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