Bible verse
A wicked man hardens his face, but the upright man makes his way sure.
Proverbs 21:29 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 21.
25 The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work.
26 All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable—how much more so when brought with ill intent!
28 A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever.
29 A wicked man hardens his face, but the upright man makes his way sure.
30 There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.
31 A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD.
KJV
A wicked man hardeneth his face: but [as for] the upright, he directeth his way.
ASV
A wicked man hardeneth his face; But as for the upright, he establisheth his ways.
ERV
A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he ordereth his ways.
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