29 A wicked person [a](A)displays a bold face,
But as for the (B)upright, he makes his way sure.
30 There is (C)no wisdom, no understanding,
And no [b]plan against the Lord.
31 The (D)horse is prepared for the day of battle,
But the (E)victory belongs to the Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 21:29 Lit makes firm with his face
  2. Proverbs 21:30 Or advice

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

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

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

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