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 heart of a king [is] streams of waters in the hand of YHWH, He inclines it wherever He pleases.
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, And YHWH is pondering hearts.
3 To doe iustice and iudgement is more acceptable to the Lord then sacrifice.
To do righteousness and judgment, Is chosen of YHWH rather than sacrifice.
4 A hautie looke, and a proude heart, which is the light of the wicked, is sinne.
Loftiness of eyes, and breadth of heart, Tillage of the wicked [is] sin.
5 The thoughtes of the diligent doe surely bring abundance: but whosoeuer is hastie, commeth surely to pouertie.
The purposes of the diligent [are] only to advantage, And of every hasty one, only to want.
6 The gathering of treasures by a deceitfull tongue is vanitie tossed to and from of them that seeke death.
The making of treasures by a lying tongue, [Is] a vanity driven away of those seeking death.
7 The robberie of the wicked shall destroy them: for they haue refused to execute iudgement.
The spoil of the wicked catches them, Because they have refused to do judgment.
8 The way of some is peruerted and strange: but of the pure man, his worke is right.
The way of a man who is vile [is] contrary, And 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.
Better to sit on a corner of the roof, Than [with] a woman of contentions and a house of company.
10 The soule of the wicked wisheth euill: and his neighbour hath no fauour in his eyes.
The soul of the wicked has desired evil, his neighbor is not gracious 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 becomes wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receives knowledge.
12 The righteous teacheth the house of the wicked: but God ouerthroweth the wicked for their euill.
The Righteous One is acting wisely Toward the house of the wicked, He is overthrowing the wicked for wickedness.
13 He that stoppeth his eare at the crying of the poore, he shall also cry and not be heard.
Whoever is shutting his ear from the cry of the poor, He also cries, and is not answered.
14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger, and a gift in the bosome great wrath.
A gift in secret pacifies anger, And a bribe in the bosom—strong fury.
15 It is ioye to the iust to doe iudgement: but destruction shalbe to the workers of iniquitie.
To do justice [is] joy to the righteous, But ruin to workers of iniquity.
16 A man that wandreth out of the way of wisdome, shall remaine in the congregation of the dead.
A man who is wandering from the way of understanding, Rests in an assembly of Rephaim.
17 Hee that loueth pastime, shalbe a poore man: and he that loueth wine and oyle, shall not be riche.
Whoever [is] loving mirth [is] a poor man, Whoever is loving wine and oil makes no wealth.
18 The wicked shalbe a ransome for the iust, and the transgressour for the righteous.
The wicked [is] an atonement for the righteous, And the treacherous dealer for the upright.
19 It is better to dwell in the wildernesse, then with a contentious and angry woman.
Better to dwell in a wilderness land, Than [with] a woman of contentions and anger.
20 In the house of the wise is a pleasant treasure and oyle: but a foolish man deuoureth it.
A treasure to be desired, and oil, [Is] in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swallows it up.
21 He that followeth after righteousnes and mercy, shall finde life, righteousnes, and glory.
Whoever is pursuing righteousness and kindness, Finds life, righteousness, and honor.
22 A wise man goeth vp into the citie of the mightie, and casteth downe the strength of the confidence thereof.
The wise has gone up a city of the mighty, And brings down the strength of its confidence.
23 He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soule from afflictions.
Whoever is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping his soul from adversities.
24 Proude, hautie and scornefull is his name that worketh in his arrogancie wrath.
Proud, haughty, scorner—his name, Who is working in the wrath of pride.
25 The desire of the slouthfull slayeth him: for his hands refuse to worke.
The desire of the slothful slays him, For his hands have refused to work.
26 He coueteth euermore greedily, but the righteous giueth and spareth not.
All the day desiring he has desired, And the righteous gives and does not withhold.
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, Much more when he brings it in wickedness.
28 A false witnes shall perish: but hee that heareth, speaketh continually.
A false witness perishes, And an attentive man speaks forever.
29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but the iust, he will direct his way.
A wicked man has hardened by his face, And the upright—he prepares his way.
30 There is no wisedome, neither vnderstanding, nor counsell against the Lord.
There is no wisdom, nor understanding, Nor counsel against YHWH.
31 The horse is prepared against the day of battell: but saluation is of the Lord.
A horse is prepared for a day of battle, And the deliverance [is] of YHWH!
