Proverbs 21
21
1 Just as with the dividing of the waters, so also is the heart of the king in the hand of the Lord. He shall bend it whichever way he wills.
2 Every way of a man seems right to himself. But the Lord weighs hearts.
3 To do mercy and judgment is more pleasing to the Lord than sacrifices.
4 To lift up the eyes is to enlarge the heart. The lamp of the impious is sin.
5 The intentions of the robust continually bring forth abundance. But all the lazy are continually in need.
6 Whoever gathers treasures by a lying tongue is vain and heartless. And he will stumble into the snares of death.
7 The robberies of the impious will drag them down, because they were not willing to do judgment.
8 The perverse way of a man is foreign. But whoever is pure: his work is upright.
9 It is better to sit in a corner of the attic, than with a contentious woman and in a shared house.
10 The soul of the impious desires evil; he will not take pity on his neighbor.
11 When the pestilent is punished, a little one will become wiser. And if he pursues what is wise, he will receive knowledge.
12 The just thinks carefully about the house of the impious, so that he may draw the impious away from evil.
13 Whoever blocks his ears to the outcry of the poor shall also cry out himself, and he will not be heeded.
14 A surprise gift extinguishes anger. And a gift concealed in the bosom extinguishes the greatest indignation.
15 It is gladness for the just to do judgment; and it is dread for those who work iniquity.
16 A man who wanders astray from the way of doctrine will linger in the company of the giants.
17 Whoever loves a feast will be in deprivation. Whoever loves wine and fatness will not be enriched.
18 The impious is given over instead of the just, and the iniquitous is given over in place of the upright.
19 It is better to live in a deserted land, than with a quarrelsome and emotional woman.
20 There is desirable treasure, as well as oil, in the habitations of the just. And the imprudent man will waste it.
21 Whoever follows justice and mercy shall discover life, justice, and glory.
22 The wise has ascended the city of the strong, and he has torn down the bulwark of its confidence.
23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue guards his soul from anguish.
24 A proud and arrogant one is also called ignorant, if he, in anger, acts according to pride.
25 Desires kill the lazy, for his hands are not willing to work at all.
26 He covets and desires all day long. But whoever is just shall distribute and shall not cease.
27 The sacrifices of the impious are abominable, because they are offered out of wickedness.
28 A lying witness will perish. An obedient man shall speak of victory.
29 The impious man insolently hardens his face. But whoever is upright corrects his own way.
30 There is no wisdom, there is no prudence, there is no counsel, which is against the Lord.
31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle. But the Lord bestows salvation.
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Proverbs 21
21
1The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hand of the LORD;
he directs it wherever he wants.
2Everyone’s path is straight in their own eyes,
but the LORD weighs the heart.
3Acting with righteousness and justice
is more valued by the LORD than sacrifice.
4Prideful eyes, an arrogant heart, and
the lamp of the wicked are all sinful.
5The plans of the diligent end up in profit,
but those who hurry end up with loss.
6Those who gain treasure with lies
are like a drifting fog, leading to death.
7The violence of the wicked will sweep them away,
for they refuse to act with justice.
8The ways of some people are twisted and strange,
but the behavior of those who do right is pure.
9Better to live on the edge of a roof
than with a contentious woman in a large house.
10Wicked people desire evil;
their neighbors receive no mercy from them.
11When a mocker is punished, the naive person gains wisdom;
when insight comes to the wise, knowledge increases.
12The righteous one observes the house of the wicked,
turning the wicked toward trouble.
13Those who close their ears to the cries of the poor
will themselves call out but receive no answer.
14A secret gift calms anger,
and a hidden bribe removes#21.14 Heb lacks removes. furious wrath.
15Acting justly is a joy to the righteous,
but dreaded by those who do evil.
16People who wander from the path of insight
will rest in the company of the dead.
17Those who love pleasure end up poor;
lovers of wine and oil won’t get rich.
18The wicked are a ransom for the righteous;
the treacherous will be punished#21.18 Heb lacks will be punished. in the place of the virtuous.
19Better to live in a wilderness
than in a house with a contentious and angry woman.
20Precious treasure and oil stay in the home of the wise,
but fools swallow them up.
21Those who pursue righteousness and kindness
will find life, righteousness, and honor.
22A wise person fought a city of warriors
and brought down the stronghold in which they felt safe.
23Those who guard their mouths and their tongues
guard themselves from trouble.
24Incredibly proud—mockers are their name!
Their conduct involves excessive pride.
25The desires of the lazy will kill them,
because their hands refuse to do anything.
26The lazy desire things constantly,
but the righteous give without holding back.
27The LORD detests the sacrifices of the wicked,
especially when brought with devious motives.
28A lying witness will perish,
but one who listens will testify successfully.
29The wicked person appears brash,
but the virtuous think about the path ahead.
30No wisdom, understanding,
or advice can stand up against the LORD.
31A horse is made ready for the day of battle,
but victory belongs to the LORD.
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