Proverbs 21
1 The king’s heart [is] in the hand of the LORD, [as] the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.
The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turns it anywhere he will.
2 Every way of a man [is] right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD ponders the hearts.
3 To do justice and judgment [is] more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
4 An high look, and a proud heart, [and] the plowing of the wicked, [is] sin.
An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.
5 The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; but of every one [that is] hasty only to want.
The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to lack.
6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue [is] a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed back and forth of them that seek death.
7 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.
The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.
8 The way of man [is] froward and strange: but [as for] the pure, his work [is] right.
The way of man is perverse and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.
9 [It is] better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.
The soul of the wicked desires evil: his neighbour finds no favour in his eyes.
11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
12 The righteous [man] wisely considereth the house of the wicked: [but God] overthroweth the wicked for [their] wickedness.
The righteous man wisely considers the house of the wicked: but God overthrows the wicked for their wickedness.
13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
Whoso stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
A gift in secret pacifies anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
15 [It is] joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction [shall be] to the workers of iniquity.
It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
16 The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
The man that wanders out of the way of understanding shall remain 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 loves pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loves wine and oil shall not be rich.
18 The wicked [shall be] a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
19 [It is] better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
20 [There is] treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spends it up.
21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
He that follows after righteousness and mercy finds life, righteousness, and honour.
22 A wise [man] scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and casts down the strength of the confidence thereof.
23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
Whoso keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
24 Proud [and] haughty scorner [is] his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who deals in proud wrath.
25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
The desire of the slothful kills him; for his hands refuse to labour.
26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
He covers greedily all the day long: but the righteous gives and spares not.
27 The sacrifice of the wicked [is] abomination: how much more, [when] he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind?
28 A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
A false witness shall perish: but the man that hears speaks constantly.
29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but [as for] the upright, he directeth his way.
A wicked man hardens his face: but as for the upright, he directs his way.
30 [There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
31 The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD.
The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.
