Proverbs 21:24

World English Bible

The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name—
he works in the arrogance of pride.

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Proverbs 21:24 in other translations

The proud and haughty man, scoffer is his name; He worketh in the arrogance of pride.

Proverbs 21:24 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 21:24 in context

  1. 22A wise man scales the city of the mighty,
    and brings down the strength of its confidence.
  2. 23Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue
    keeps his soul from troubles.
  3. 24The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name—
    he works in the arrogance of pride.
  4. 25The desire of the sluggard kills him,
    for his hands refuse to labor.
  5. 26There are those who covet greedily all day long;
    but the righteous give and don’t withhold.