Parallel Verses
Amplified
The way of the Lord is a stronghold to the upright,
But it is ruin to those who do evil.
New American Standard Bible
But
King James Version
The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
Holman Bible
but destruction awaits the malicious.
International Standard Version
To the upright, the way of the LORD is a place of safety, but it's a place of ruin to those who practice evil.
A Conservative Version
The way of LORD is a stronghold to the upright, but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
American Standard Version
The way of Jehovah is a stronghold to the upright; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
Bible in Basic English
The way of the Lord is a strong tower for the upright man, but destruction to the workers of evil.
Darby Translation
The way of Jehovah is strength to the perfect man, but destruction to the workers of iniquity.
Julia Smith Translation
The way of Jehovah is a fortress to the upright one: and destruction to those doing iniquity.
King James 2000
The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
Lexham Expanded Bible
A stronghold for the upright is the way of Yahweh, but ruin [belongs] to {evildoers}.
Modern King James verseion
The way of Jehovah is strength to the upright; but ruin is to the workers of iniquity.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The way of the LORD giveth a courage unto the godly; but it is a fear for wicked doers.
NET Bible
The way of the Lord is like a stronghold for the upright, but it is destruction to evildoers.
New Heart English Bible
The way of the LORD is a stronghold to the upright, but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
The Emphasized Bible
A refuge for the blameless, is the path of Yahweh, but, destruction, awaiteth the workers of iniquity.
Webster
The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
World English Bible
The way of Yahweh is a stronghold to the upright, but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
Youngs Literal Translation
The way of Jehovah is strength to the perfect, And ruin to workers of iniquity.
Interlinear
References
Fausets
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 10:29
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
28
The hope of the righteous [those of honorable character and integrity] is joy,
But the expectation of the wicked [those who oppose God and ignore His wisdom] comes to nothing.
The way of the Lord is a stronghold to the upright,
But it is ruin to those who do evil.
The [consistently] righteous will never be shaken,
But the wicked will not inhabit the earth.
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 21:15
When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous (the upright, the one in right standing with God),
But to the evildoers it is disaster.
Job 31:3
“Does not tragedy fall [justly] on the unjust
And disaster to those who work wickedness?
Psalm 1:6
For the Lord knows and fully approves the way of the righteous,
But the way of the wicked shall perish.
Psalm 36:12
There those who [are perverse and] do evil have fallen;
They have been thrust down and cannot rise.
Psalm 37:20
But the wicked (ungodly) will perish,
And the enemies of the Lord will be like the
They vanish—like smoke they vanish away.
Psalm 84:7
They go from strength to strength [increasing in victorious power];
Each of them appears before God in Zion.
Psalm 92:7
That though the wicked sprout up like grass
And all evildoers flourish,
They will be destroyed forever.
Isaiah 40:31
But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him]
Will gain new strength and renew their power;
They will lift up their wings [and rise up close to God] like eagles [rising toward the sun];
They will run and not become weary,
They will walk and not grow tired.
Zechariah 10:12
“And I will strengthen Israel in the Lord,
And they will walk [and glory] in His name,” declares the Lord.
Matthew 7:22-23
Luke 13:26-27
Romans 2:8-9
But for those who are selfishly ambitious and self-seeking and disobedient to the truth but responsive to wickedness, [there will be] wrath and indignation.
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.]