Proverbs 21:29 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.”

Proverbs 21:29 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Proverbs 21:29 in 6 Bible Translations

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Proverbs 21:29 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“A wicked man hardens his face; but as for the upright, he establishes his ways.”

Proverbs 21:29 — World English Bible

Proverbs 21:29 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“A wicked man hardeneth his face; But as for the upright, he establisheth his ways. ”

Proverbs 21:29 — American Standard Version

Proverbs 21:29 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“A wicked man hath hardened by his face, And the upright--he prepareth his way.”

Proverbs 21:29 — Young's Literal Translation

Proverbs 21:29 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“A wicked man hardeneth his face; but as for the upright, he establisheth his way. ”

Proverbs 21:29 — Darby Translation

Proverbs 21:29 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“A wicked man hardeneth his face: but the iust, he will direct his way.”

Proverbs 21:29 — Geneva Bible

Proverbs 21:29 in Context — Proverbs 21

27 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

28 A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.

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

30 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord.

31 The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the Lord.

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What Does Proverbs 21:29 Mean?

Proverbs 21:29 is a verse from the Book of Proverbs, part of the Old Testament. It appears in Proverbs chapter 21. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Hebrew and Aramaic.

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