Proverbs 21
1 The Kings heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the riuers of waters: he turneth it whithersoeuer it pleaseth him.
The king's heart in the hand of Jehovah is [as] brooks of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.
2 Euery way of a man is right in his owne eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts.
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; but Jehovah weigheth the hearts.
3 To doe iustice and iudgement is more acceptable to the Lord then sacrifice.
To exercise justice and judgment is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice.
4 A hautie looke, and a proude heart, which is the light of the wicked, is sinne.
Lofty eyes, and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, is sin.
5 The thoughtes of the diligent doe surely bring abundance: but whosoeuer is hastie, commeth surely to pouertie.
The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty, only to want.
6 The gathering of treasures by a deceitfull tongue is vanitie tossed to and from of them that seeke death.
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting breath of them that seek death.
7 The robberie of the wicked shall destroy them: for they haue refused to execute iudgement.
The devastation of the wicked sweepeth them away, because they refuse to do what is right.
8 The way of some is peruerted and strange: but of the pure man, his worke is right.
Very crooked is the way of a guilty man; but as for the pure, his work is upright.
9 It is better to dwell in a corner of the house top, then with a contentious woman in a wide house.
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a contentious woman, and a house in common.
10 The soule of the wicked wisheth euill: and his neighbour hath no fauour in his eyes.
The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.
11 When the scorner is punished, the foolish is wise: and when one instructeth the wise, he wil receiue knowledge.
When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
12 The righteous teacheth the house of the wicked: but God ouerthroweth the wicked for their euill.
One that is righteous wisely considereth the house of the wicked: he overthroweth the wicked to [their] ruin.
13 He that stoppeth his eare at the crying of the poore, he shall also cry and not be heard.
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also himself shall cry, and shall not be heard.
14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger, and a gift in the bosome great wrath.
A gift in secret pacifieth anger; and a present in the bosom, vehement fury.
15 It is ioye to the iust to doe iudgement: but destruction shalbe to the workers of iniquitie.
It is joy to a righteous [man] to do what is right; but it is ruin for the workers of iniquity.
16 A man that wandreth out of the way of wisdome, shall remaine in the congregation of the dead.
The man that wandereth out of the way of wisdom shall abide in the congregation of the dead.
17 Hee that loueth pastime, shalbe a poore man: and he that loueth wine and oyle, shall not be riche.
He that loveth mirth shall be a poor man; he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
18 The wicked shalbe a ransome for the iust, and the transgressour for the righteous.
The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, and a treacherous [man] in the stead of the upright.
19 It is better to dwell in the wildernesse, then with a contentious and angry woman.
It is better to dwell in a desert land. than with a contentious and irritable woman.
20 In the house of the wise is a pleasant treasure and oyle: but a foolish man deuoureth it.
There is costly store and oil in the dwelling of a wise [man]; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.
21 He that followeth after righteousnes and mercy, shall finde life, righteousnes, and glory.
He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
22 A wise man goeth vp into the citie of the mightie, and casteth downe the strength of the confidence thereof.
A wise [man] scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
23 He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soule from afflictions.
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
24 Proude, hautie and scornefull is his name that worketh in his arrogancie wrath.
Proud, arrogant, scorner is his name who dealeth in proud wrath.
25 The desire of the slouthfull slayeth him: for his hands refuse to worke.
The desire of the sluggard killeth him; for his hands refuse to work:
26 He coueteth euermore greedily, but the righteous giueth and spareth not.
He coveteth greedily all the day long; but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: how much more when he bringeth it with a wicked minde?
The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more when they bring it with a wicked purpose!
28 A false witnes shall perish: but hee that heareth, speaketh continually.
A lying witness shall perish; and a man that heareth shall speak constantly.
29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but the iust, he will direct his way.
A wicked man hardeneth his face; but as for the upright, he establisheth his way.
30 There is no wisedome, neither vnderstanding, nor counsell against the Lord.
There is no wisdom, nor understanding, nor counsel against Jehovah.
31 The horse is prepared against the day of battell: but saluation is of the Lord.
The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but safety is of Jehovah.
