Proverbs 21:29
A wicked man puts on a bold face, but the upright gives thought to his ways.
In context
26 All day long he craves and craves, but the righteous gives and does not hold back. 27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent. 28 A false witness will perish, but the word of a man who hears will endure.
29 A wicked man puts on a bold face, but the upright gives thought to his ways. 30 No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel can avail against the Lord. 31 The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 21:29 in the KJV
A wicked man hardeneth his face: But as for the upright, he directeth his way.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 21:29 in the NIV
The wicked put up a bold front, but the upright give thought to their ways.