Proverbs 28:1

The Boldness of the Righteous

1The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

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Berean Standard Bible
The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
American Standard Version (1901)
The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion.
Bible in Basic English
The evil man goes running away when no man is after him, but the upright are without fear, like the lion.
Douay-Rheims 1899
The wicked man fleeth, when no man pursueth: but the just, bold as a lion, shall be without dread.
Free Bible Version
The wicked run away even when no one is chasing them, but the good have the trusting boldness of lions.
Geneva Bible 1599
The wicked flee when none pursueth: but the righteous are bolde as a lyon.
King James (Authorized) Version
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
One Unity Resource Bible
The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the upright are as bold as a lion.
Translation for Translators
Wicked people run away even when no one is pursuing them, but righteous/good people are not afraid; they are as brave as lions.
Unlocked Literal Bible
The wicked people run away when no one chases them, but righteous people are as bold as a young lion.
Noah Webster Bible
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
World English Bible
The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
Young's Literal Translation
The wicked have fled and there is no pursuer. And the righteous as a young lion is confident.