SinaiProverbs 21:24
American Standard Version
The proud and haughty man, scoffer is his name; He worketh in the arrogance of pride.
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Proverbs 21:24 in other translations
The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name—
he works in the arrogance of pride.
Proverbs 21:24 in context
- 22A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
- 23Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.
- 24The proud and haughty man, scoffer is his name; He worketh in the arrogance of pride.
- 25The desire of the sluggard killeth him; For his hands refuse to labor.
- 26There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; But the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.