Proverbs 21
1 Like brooks of water is a king's heart in the hand of the Lord: whithersoever it pleaseth him doth he turn it.
The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD as the watercourses: he turneth it whithersoever he will.
2 Every way of a man is straight in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the hearts.
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD weigheth the hearts.
3 To exercise righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
4 Haughtiness of the eyes, and an immoderate heart, are the sinful field of the wicked.
An high look, and a proud heart, [even] the lamp of the wicked, is sin.
5 The plans of the diligent tend only to plenty; but every hasty man is [destined] only to want.
The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness: but every one that is hasty [hasteth] only to want.
6 The getting of treasures by a tongue of falsehood is like the fleeting breath of those that seek death.
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vapour driven to and fro; they [that seek them] seek death.
7 The robbery of the wicked will drag them away; because they refuse to execute justice.
The violence of the wicked shall sweep them away; because they refuse to do judgment.
8 Perverse is the way of the man that is estranged [from goodness]; but as for the pure, his work is upright.
The way of him that is laden with guilt is exceeding crooked: but as for the pure, his work is right.
9 It is better to dwell in a corner of a roof, than with a quarrelsome woman in a roomy house.
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a contentious woman in a wide house.
10 The soul of the wicked longeth for evil: his neighbor findeth no grace 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 simple is made wise: and when the wise is taught intelligence, he receiveth knowledge.
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
12 The righteous regardeth attentively the house of the wicked; [but God] overturneth the wicked into unhappiness.
The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked; [how] the wicked are overthrown to [their] ruin.
13 Whoso stoppeth his ears against the cry of the poor, he also will cry himself, but shall not be answered.
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry, but shall not be heard.
14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger, and a bribe in the bosom, strong fury.
A gift in secret pacifieth anger, and a present in the bosom strong wrath.
15 It is joy to the righteous to execute justice; but it is a terror to wrong-doers.
It is joy to the righteous to do judgment; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
16 The man that wandereth astray out of the way of intelligence shall rest in the assembly of the departed.
The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall rest in the congregation of the dead.
17 He that loveth pleasure will be a man of want: he that loveth wine and oil will not become rich.
He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the treacherous shall be put in the stead of the upright.
The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; and the treacherous [cometh] in the stead of the upright.
19 It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a quarrelsome and vexatious woman.
It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.
20 There are a desirable treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man will swallow it up.
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.
21 He that pursueth righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.
He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength in which they trusted.
A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
23 Whoso guardeth his mouth and his tongue guardeth his soul against distresses.
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
24 The presumptuous and proud, scorner is his name, dealeth in the wrath of presumption.
The proud and haughty man, scorner is his name, he worketh in the arrogance of pride.
25 The longing of the slothful will kill him; for his hands refuse to labor.
The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
26 All the day he feeleth a great longing; but the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.
There is that coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a sinful purpose?
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind!
28 A lying witness shall perish; but the man that is obedient [to the law] can speak for ever.
A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth shall speak unchallenged.
29 A wicked man showeth impudence in his face; but as for the upright, he will consider well his way.
A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he ordereth his ways.
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 for the day of battle; but with the Lord is the victory.
The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but victory is of the LORD,
