Proverbs 21:29-31

Good News Translation

²⁹Righteous people are sure of themselves; the wicked have to pretend as best they can.

³⁰Human wisdom, brilliance, insight—they are of no help if the Lord is against you.

³¹You can get horses ready for battle, but it is the Lord who gives victory.

Proverbs 21:29-31

New International Version

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

³⁰There is no wisdom,^(B) no insight, no plan
that can succeed against the Lord.^(C)

³¹The horse is made ready for the day of battle,
but victory rests with the Lord.^(D)

Good News Translation (GNT)

New International Version (NIV)