Proverbs 21
21
1As the divisions of waters, so the heart of the king is in the hand of the Lord: whithersoever he will he shall turn it.
2Every way of a man seemeth right to himself: but the Lord weigheth the hearts.
3To do mercy and judgment, pleaseth the Lord more than victims.
4Haughtiness of the eyes is the enlarging of the heart: the lamp of the wicked is sin.
5The thoughts of the industrious always bring forth abundance: but every sluggard is always in want.
6He that gathereth treasures by a lying tongue, is vain and foolish, and shall stumble upon the snares of death.
7The robberies of the wicked shall be their downfall, because they would not do judgment.
8The perverse way of a man is strange: but as for him that is pure, his work is right.
9It is better to sit in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling women, and in a common house.
10The soul of the wicked desireth evil, he will not have pity on his neighbour.
11When a pestilent man is punished, the little one will be wiser: and if he follow the wise, he will receive knowledge.
12The just considereth seriously the house of the wicked, that he may withdraw the wicked from evil.
13He that stoppeth his ear against the cry of the poor, shall also cry himself and shall not be heard.
14A secret present quencheth anger: and a gift in the bosom the greatest wrath.
15It is joy to the just to do judgment: and dread to them that work iniquity.
16A man that shall wander out of the way of doctrine, shall abide in the company of the giants.
17He that loveth good cheer, shall be in want: he that loveth wine, and fat things, shall not be rich.
18The wicked is delivered up for the just: and the unjust for the righteous.
19It is better to dwell in a wilderness, than with a quarrelsome and passionate woman.
20There is a treasure to be desired, and oil in the dwelling of the just: and the foolish man shall spend it.
21He that followeth justice and mercy, shall find life, justice, and glory.
22The wise man hath scaled the city of the strong, and hath cast down the strength of the confidence thereof.
23He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soul from distress.
24The proud and the arrogant is called ignorant, who in anger worketh pride.
25Desires kill the slothful: for his hands have refused to work at all.
26He longeth and desireth all the day: but he that is just, will give, and will not cease.
27The sacrifices of the wicked are abominable, because they are offered of wickedness.
28A lying witness shall perish: an obedient man shall speak of victory.
29The wicked man impudently hardeneth his face: but he that is righteous, correcteth his way.
30There is no wisdom, there is no prudence, there is no counsel against the Lord.
31The horse is prepared for the day of battle: but the Lord giveth safety.
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Proverbs 21
21
1In the Lord’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water
that he channels toward all who please him.
2A person may think their own ways are right,
but the Lord weighs the heart.
3To do what is right and just
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
4Haughty eyes and a proud heart—
the unplowed field of the wicked—produce sin.
5The plans of the diligent lead to profit
as surely as haste leads to poverty.
6A fortune made by a lying tongue
is a fleeting vapor and a deadly snare.#21:6 Some Hebrew manuscripts, Septuagint and Vulgate; most Hebrew manuscripts vapor for those who seek death
7The violence of the wicked will drag them away,
for they refuse to do what is right.
8The way of the guilty is devious,
but the conduct of the innocent is upright.
9Better to live on a corner of the roof
than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
10The wicked crave evil;
their neighbors get no mercy from them.
11When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom;
by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge.
12The Righteous One#21:12 Or The righteous person takes note of the house of the wicked
and brings the wicked to ruin.
13Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor
will also cry out and not be answered.
14A gift given in secret soothes anger,
and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath.
15When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous
but terror to evildoers.
16Whoever strays from the path of prudence
comes to rest in the company of the dead.
17Whoever loves pleasure will become poor;
whoever loves wine and olive oil will never be rich.
18The wicked become a ransom for the righteous,
and the unfaithful for the upright.
19Better to live in a desert
than with a quarrelsome and nagging wife.
20The wise store up choice food and olive oil,
but fools gulp theirs down.
21Whoever pursues righteousness and love
finds life, prosperity#21:21 Or righteousness and honor.
22One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty
and pull down the stronghold in which they trust.
23Those who guard their mouths and their tongues
keep themselves from calamity.
24The proud and arrogant person—“Mocker” is his name—
behaves with insolent fury.
25The craving of a sluggard will be the death of him,
because his hands refuse to work.
26All day long he craves for more,
but the righteous give without sparing.
27The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable—
how much more so when brought with evil intent!
28A false witness will perish,
but a careful listener will testify successfully.
29The wicked put up a bold front,
but the upright give thought to their ways.
30There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan
that can succeed against the Lord.
31The horse is made ready for the day of battle,
but victory rests with the Lord.
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