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29 An evil man is stubborn, but a godly man will reconsider.[a]

30 No one, regardless of how shrewd or well-advised he is, can stand against the Lord.

31 Go ahead and prepare for the conflict,[b] but victory comes from God.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 21:29 An evil man is stubborn, but a godly man will reconsider, or “The wicked man is brazen; the godly man is thoughtful.”
  2. Proverbs 21:31 Go ahead and prepare for the conflict, literally, “The horse is prepared against the day of battle.”

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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