Proverbs 21:2-3,8,12,21,23
Proverbs 21:2-3 King James Version (KJV)
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: But the LORD pondereth the hearts. To do justice and judgment Is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:8 King James Version (KJV)
The way of man is froward and strange: But as for the pure, his work is right.
Proverbs 21:12 King James Version (KJV)
The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: But God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
Proverbs 21:21 King James Version (KJV)
He that followeth after righteousness and mercy Findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
Proverbs 21:23 King James Version (KJV)
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.
Proverbs 21:2-3 The Message (MSG)
We justify our actions by appearances; GOD examines our motives. Clean living before God and justice with our neighbors mean far more to GOD than religious performance.
Proverbs 21:8 The Message (MSG)
Mixed motives twist life into tangles; pure motives take you straight down the road.
Proverbs 21:12 The Message (MSG)
A God-loyal person will see right through the wicked and undo the evil they’ve planned.
Proverbs 21:21 The Message (MSG)
Whoever goes hunting for what is right and kind finds life itself—glorious life!
Proverbs 21:23 The Message (MSG)
Watch your words and hold your tongue; you’ll save yourself a lot of grief.
Proverbs 21:2-3 King James Version (KJV)
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: But the LORD pondereth the hearts. To do justice and judgment Is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:8 King James Version (KJV)
The way of man is froward and strange: But as for the pure, his work is right.
Proverbs 21:12 King James Version (KJV)
The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: But God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
Proverbs 21:21 King James Version (KJV)
He that followeth after righteousness and mercy Findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
Proverbs 21:23 King James Version (KJV)
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.
Proverbs 21:2-3 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Every man’s way is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the hearts. To do righteousness and justice Is desired by the LORD more than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:8 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The way of a guilty man is crooked, But as for the pure, his conduct is upright.
Proverbs 21:12 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The righteous one considers the house of the wicked, Turning the wicked to ruin.
Proverbs 21:21 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He who pursues righteousness and loyalty Finds life, righteousness and honor.
Proverbs 21:23 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He who guards his mouth and his tongue, Guards his soul from troubles.
Proverbs 21:2-3 New Century Version (NCV)
You may believe you are doing right, but the LORD judges your reasons. Doing what is right and fair is more important to the LORD than sacrifices.
Proverbs 21:8 New Century Version (NCV)
Guilty people live dishonest lives, but honest people do right.
Proverbs 21:12 New Century Version (NCV)
God, who is always right, watches the house of the wicked and brings ruin on every evil person.
Proverbs 21:21 New Century Version (NCV)
Whoever tries to live right and be loyal finds life, success, and honor.
Proverbs 21:23 New Century Version (NCV)
Those who are careful about what they say keep themselves out of trouble.
Proverbs 21:2-3 American Standard Version (ASV)
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the hearts. To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:8 American Standard Version (ASV)
The way of him that is laden with guilt is exceeding crooked; But as for the pure, his work is right.
Proverbs 21:12 American Standard Version (ASV)
The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked, How the wicked are overthrown to their ruin.
Proverbs 21:21 American Standard Version (ASV)
He that followeth after righteousness and kindness Findeth life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 21:23 American Standard Version (ASV)
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.
Proverbs 21:2-3 New International Version (NIV)
A person may think their own ways are right, but the LORD weighs the heart. To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:8 New International Version (NIV)
The way of the guilty is devious, but the conduct of the innocent is upright.
Proverbs 21:12 New International Version (NIV)
The Righteous One takes note of the house of the wicked and brings the wicked to ruin.
Proverbs 21:21 New International Version (NIV)
Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.
Proverbs 21:23 New International Version (NIV)
Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity.
Proverbs 21:2-3 New King James Version (NKJV)
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the hearts. To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:8 New King James Version (NKJV)
The way of a guilty man is perverse; But as for the pure, his work is right.
Proverbs 21:12 New King James Version (NKJV)
The righteous God wisely considers the house of the wicked, Overthrowing the wicked for their wickedness.
Proverbs 21:21 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who follows righteousness and mercy Finds life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 21:23 New King James Version (NKJV)
Whoever guards his mouth and tongue Keeps his soul from troubles.
Proverbs 21:2-3 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Every man’s way is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs and examines the hearts [of people and their motives]. [Prov 24:12; Luke 16:15] To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice [for wrongs repeatedly committed]. [1 Sam 15:22; Prov 15:8; Is 1:11; Hos 6:6; Mic 6:7, 8]
Proverbs 21:8 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The way of the guilty is [exceedingly] crooked, But as for the pure, his conduct is upright.
Proverbs 21:12 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The righteous one keeps an eye on the house of the wicked— How the wicked are cast down to ruin.
Proverbs 21:21 Amplified Bible (AMP)
He who earnestly seeks righteousness and loyalty Finds life, righteousness, and honor. [Prov 15:9; Matt 5:6]
Proverbs 21:23 Amplified Bible (AMP)
He who guards his mouth and his tongue Guards himself from troubles. [Prov 12:13; 13:3; 18:21; James 3:2]
Proverbs 21:2-3 New Living Translation (NLT)
People may be right in their own eyes, but the LORD examines their heart. The LORD is more pleased when we do what is right and just than when we offer him sacrifices.
Proverbs 21:8 New Living Translation (NLT)
The guilty walk a crooked path; the innocent travel a straight road.
Proverbs 21:12 New Living Translation (NLT)
The Righteous One knows what is going on in the homes of the wicked; he will bring disaster on them.
Proverbs 21:21 New Living Translation (NLT)
Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love will find life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 21:23 New Living Translation (NLT)
Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut, and you will stay out of trouble.
Proverbs 21:2-3 The Passion Translation (TPT)
We may think we’re right all the time, but God thoroughly examines our motives. It pleases God more when we demonstrate godliness and justice than when we merely offer him a sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:8 The Passion Translation (TPT)
You can discern that a person is guilty by his devious actions and the innocence of a person by his honest, sincere ways.
Proverbs 21:12 The Passion Translation (TPT)
A godly, righteous person has the ability to bring the light of instruction to the wicked even though he despises what the wicked do.
Proverbs 21:21 The Passion Translation (TPT)
The lovers of God who chase after righteousness will find all their dreams come true: an abundant life drenched with favor and a fountain that overflows with satisfaction.
Proverbs 21:23 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Watch your words and be careful what you say, and you’ll be surprised by how few troubles you’ll have.
Proverbs 21:2-3 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the heart. To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:8 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
The way of the guilty is crooked, but the conduct of the pure is upright.
Proverbs 21:12 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
The Righteous One observes the house of the wicked; he throws the wicked down to ruin.
Proverbs 21:21 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.
