Proverbs 21
1 The heart of a king [is] streams of waters in the hand of YHWH, He inclines it wherever He pleases.
Rivulets of waters [is] the heart of a king in the hand of Jehovah, Wherever He pleaseth He inclineth it.
2 Every way of a man [is] right in his own eyes, And YHWH is pondering hearts.
Every way of a man [is] right in his own eyes, And Jehovah is pondering hearts.
3 To do righteousness and judgment, Is chosen of YHWH rather than sacrifice.
To do righteousness and judgment, Is chosen of Jehovah rather than sacrifice.
4 Loftiness of eyes, and breadth of heart, Tillage of the wicked [is] sin.
Loftiness of eyes, and breadth of heart, Tillage of the wicked [is] sin.
5 The purposes of the diligent [are] only to advantage, And of every hasty one, only to want.
The purposes of the diligent [are] only to advantage, And of every hasty one, only to want.
6 The making of treasures by a lying tongue, [Is] a vanity driven away of those seeking death.
The making of treasures by a lying tongue, [Is] a vanity driven away of those seeking death.
7 The spoil of the wicked catches them, Because they have refused to do judgment.
The spoil of the wicked catcheth them, Because they have refused to do judgment.
8 The way of a man who is vile [is] contrary, And the pure—his work [is] upright.
Froward [is] the way of a man who is vile, And the pure — upright [is] his work.
9 Better to sit on a corner of the roof, Than [with] a woman of contentions and a house of company.
Better to sit on a corner of the roof, Than [with] a woman of contentions and a house of company.
10 The soul of the wicked has desired evil, his neighbor is not gracious in his eyes.
The soul of the wicked hath desired evil, Not gracious in his eyes is his neighbour.
11 When the scorner is punished, the simple becomes wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receives knowledge.
When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge.
12 The Righteous One is acting wisely Toward the house of the wicked, He is overthrowing the wicked for wickedness.
The Righteous One is acting wisely Towards the house of the wicked, He is overthrowing the wicked for wickedness.
13 Whoever is shutting his ear from the cry of the poor, He also cries, and is not answered.
Whoso is shutting his ear from the cry of the poor, He also doth cry, and is not answered.
14 A gift in secret pacifies anger, And a bribe in the bosom—strong fury.
A gift in secret pacifieth anger, And a bribe in the bosom strong fury.
15 To do justice [is] joy to the righteous, But ruin to workers of iniquity.
To do justice [is] joy to the righteous, But ruin to workers of iniquity.
16 A man who is wandering from the way of understanding, Rests in an assembly of Rephaim.
A man who is wandering from the way of understanding, In an assembly of Rephaim resteth.
17 Whoever [is] loving mirth [is] a poor man, Whoever is loving wine and oil makes no wealth.
Whoso [is] loving mirth [is] a poor man, Whoso is loving wine and oil maketh no wealth.
18 The wicked [is] an atonement for the righteous, And the treacherous dealer for the upright.
The wicked [is] an atonement for the righteous, And for the upright the treacherous dealer.
19 Better to dwell in a wilderness land, Than [with] a woman of contentions and anger.
Better to dwell in a wilderness land, Than [with] a woman of contentions and anger.
20 A treasure to be desired, and oil, [Is] in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swallows it up.
A treasure to be desired, and oil, [Is] in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up.
21 Whoever is pursuing righteousness and kindness, Finds life, righteousness, and honor.
Whoso is pursuing righteousness and kindness, Findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
22 The wise has gone up a city of the mighty, And brings down the strength of its confidence.
A city of the mighty hath the wise gone up, And bringeth down the strength of its confidence.
23 Whoever is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping his soul from adversities.
Whoso is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping from adversities his soul.
24 Proud, haughty, scorner—his name, Who is working in the wrath of pride.
Proud, haughty, scorner [is] his name, Who is working in the wrath of pride.
25 The desire of the slothful slays him, For his hands have refused to work.
The desire of the slothful slayeth him, For his hands have refused to work.
26 All the day desiring he has desired, And the righteous gives and does not withhold.
All the day desiring he hath desired, And the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.
27 The sacrifice of the wicked [is] abomination, Much more when he brings it in wickedness.
The sacrifice of the wicked [is] abomination, Much more when in wickedness he bringeth it.
28 A false witness perishes, And an attentive man speaks forever.
A false witness doth perish, And an attentive man for ever speaketh.
29 A wicked man has hardened by his face, And the upright—he prepares his way.
A wicked man hath hardened by his face, And the upright — he prepareth his way.
30 There is no wisdom, nor understanding, Nor counsel against YHWH.
There is no wisdom, nor understanding, Nor counsel, over-against Jehovah.
31 A horse is prepared for a day of battle, And the deliverance [is] of YHWH!
A horse is prepared for a day of battle, And the deliverance [is] of Jehovah!
