Proverbs 10:29

The way of the Lord ¹  is like ²  a stronghold for the upright, ³  but it is destruction ⁴  to evildoers. ⁵ 

The way of the LORD is a refuge for the righteous, but it is the ruin of those who do evil.

The way of the LORD is a stronghold to the upright, But ruin to the workers of iniquity.

The LORD protects the upright but destroys the wicked.

GOD is solid backing to a well-lived life, but he calls into question a shabby performance.

The way of the Lord is a strong tower for the upright man, but destruction to the workers of evil.

The way of the LORD is a stronghold for the upright, but destruction for evildoers.

The way of the LORD is strength for the upright, But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.

The way of the Lord ¹  is like ²  a stronghold for the upright, ³  but it is destruction ⁴  to evildoers. ⁵ 

¹ sn The “way of the Lord” is an idiom for God’s providential administration of life; it is what the Lord does (“way” being a hypocatastasis).

² tn The comparative “like” does not appear in the Hebrew text, but is implied by the metaphor; it is supplied in the translation for the sake of clarity.

³ tn Heb “for the one with integrity” (לַתֹּם, latom).

⁴ tn Or “ruin” (so NIV).

⁵ tn Heb “those who practice iniquity.”