Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 21:24
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Berean Standard Bible
Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man—of him who acts with excessive pride.
King James Version
Proud [and] haughty scorner [is] his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
World English Bible
The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.
American Standard Version
The proud and haughty man, scoffer is his name; He worketh in the arrogance of pride.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 21
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.
23 He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.
24 Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man—of him who acts with excessive pride.
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.
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