Proverbs 21:24
World English Bible (WEB)
The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.
In context
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.
23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
24 The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.
25 The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.
26 There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.
Proverbs 21:24 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.
- KJV King James Version
- Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man— of him who acts with excessive pride.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The proud and haughty man, scoffer is his name; He worketh in the arrogance of pride.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Proud, haughty, scorner [is] his name, Who is working in the wrath of pride.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Proud, arrogant, scorner is his name who dealeth in proud wrath.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.