29 The wicked put up a bold front, but the upright give thought to their ways.

Other Translations of Proverbs 21:29

King James Version

29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth directeth: or, considereth his way.

English Standard Version

29 A wicked man puts on a bold face, but the upright gives thought toOr establishes his ways.

The Message

29 Unscrupulous people fake it a lot; honest people are sure of their steps.

New King James Version

29 A wicked man hardens his face, But as for the upright, he establishes his way.

New Living Translation

29 The wicked bluff their way through, but the virtuous think before they act.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 21:29

Commentary on Proverbs 21:29

(Read Proverbs 21:29)

A wicked man bids defiance to the terrors of the law and the rebukes of Providence. But a good man asks, What does God require of me?