Proverbs 21:22-24

New Living Translation

²²The wise conquer the city of the strong
and level the fortress in which they trust.

²³Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut,
and you will stay out of trouble.

²⁴Mockers are proud and haughty;
they act with boundless arrogance.

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.

New Living Translation (NLT)

New International Version (NIV)