Proverbs 21:24

Proud and haughtie scorner, is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"Proud, "Haughty," "Scoffer," are his names, Who acts with insolent pride."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

The proud and haughty man, scoffer is his name; He worketh in the arrogance of pride.
- American Standard Version (1901)

The man of pride, lifted up in soul, is named high-hearted; he is acting in an outburst of pride.
- Basic English Bible

Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man-of him who acts with excessive pride.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

Proud, arrogant, scorner is his name who dealeth in proud wrath.
- Darby Bible

The proud and the arrogant is called ignorant, who in anger worketh pride.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

The proud and haughty man, scorner is his name, he worketh in the arrogance of pride.
- English Revised Version

The proud and haughty man, "scoffer" is his name; he works in the arrogance of pride.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 21:24

21:22 The strength - The strongest sorts to which the citizens trust.

21:25 Killeth - Torments him to death, while he passionately desires what he sees, he shall not enjoy, and will not take pains to procure.

21:26 Coveteth - Spends his whole time in vain and lazy desires. Giveth - By God's blessing upon his industry he procures enough, not only for his own support, but for the relief of others.