4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart- the unplowed field of the wicked-produce sin.

Other Translations of Proverbs 21:4

King James Version

4 An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.

English Standard Version

4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart, the lampOr the plowing of the wicked, are sin.

The Message

4 Arrogance and pride - distinguishing marks in the wicked - are just plain sin.

New King James Version

4 A haughty look, a proud heart, And the plowing of the wicked are sin.

New Living Translation

4 Haughty eyes, a proud heart, and evil actions are all sin.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 21:4

Commentary on Proverbs 21:4

(Read Proverbs 21:4)

Sin is the pride, the ambition, the glory, the joy, and the business of wicked men.