Proverbs 21
1 The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD as the watercourses: He turneth it whithersoever He will.
The king's heart in the hand of Jehovah is [as] brooks of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.
2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the hearts.
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; but Jehovah weigheth the hearts.
3 To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
To exercise justice and judgment is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice.
4 A haughty look, and a proud heart — the tillage of the wicked is sin.
Lofty eyes, and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, is sin.
5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but every one that is hasty hasteth only to want.
The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty, only to want.
6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vapour driven to and fro; they that seek them seek death.
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting breath of them that seek death.
7 The violence of the wicked shall drag them away; because they refuse to do justly.
The devastation of the wicked sweepeth them away, because they refuse to do what is right.
8 The way of man is froward and strange; but as for the pure, his work 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 housetop, than in a house in common with a contentious woman.
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a contentious woman, and a house in common.
10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil; his neighbour findeth no favour 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 thoughtless is made wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
12 The Righteous One considereth the house of the wicked; overthrowing the wicked to their ruin.
One that is righteous wisely considereth the house of the wicked: he overthroweth the wicked to [their] ruin.
13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be answered.
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 present in the bosom strong wrath.
A gift in secret pacifieth anger; and a present in the bosom, vehement fury.
15 To do justly is joy to the righteous, but ruin to the workers of iniquity.
It is joy to a righteous [man] to do what is right; but it is ruin for the workers of iniquity.
16 The man that strayeth out of the way of understanding shall rest in the congregation of the shades.
The man that wandereth out of the way of wisdom shall abide in the congregation of the dead.
17 He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man; he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
He that loveth mirth shall be a poor man; he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; and the faithless cometh in the stead of the upright.
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 a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.
It is better to dwell in a desert land. than with a contentious and irritable woman.
20 There is desirable treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.
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 righteousness and mercy findeth life, prosperity, and honour.
He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and bringeth down the stronghold wherein it trusteth.
A wise [man] scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
24 A proud and haughty man, scorner is his name, even he that dealeth in overbearing pride.
Proud, arrogant, scorner is his name who dealeth in proud wrath.
25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
The desire of the sluggard killeth him; for his hands refuse to work:
26 There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; but the righteous giveth 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 the proceeds of wickedness?
The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more when they bring it with a wicked purpose!
28 A false witness shall perish; but the man that obeyeth shall speak unchallenged.
A lying witness shall perish; and a man that heareth shall speak constantly.
29 A wicked man hardeneth his face; but as for the upright, he looketh well to his way.
A wicked man hardeneth his face; but as for the upright, he establisheth his way.
30 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
There is no wisdom, nor understanding, nor counsel against Jehovah.
31 The horse is prepared against the day of battle; but victory is of the LORD.
The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but safety is of Jehovah.
