Proverbs 21
1 The heart of a king [is] streams of waters in the hand of YHWH, He inclines it wherever He pleases.
sicut divisiones aquarum ita cor regis in manu Domini quocumque voluerit inclinabit illud
2 Every way of a man [is] right in his own eyes, And YHWH is pondering hearts.
omnis via viri recta sibi videtur adpendit autem corda Dominus
3 To do righteousness and judgment, Is chosen of YHWH rather than sacrifice.
facere misericordiam et iudicium magis placent Domino quam victimae
4 Loftiness of eyes, and breadth of heart, Tillage of the wicked [is] sin.
exaltatio oculorum et dilatatio cordis lucerna impiorum peccatum
5 The purposes of the diligent [are] only to advantage, And of every hasty one, only to want.
cogitationes robusti semper in abundantia omnis autem piger semper in egestate
6 The making of treasures by a lying tongue, [Is] a vanity driven away of those seeking death.
qui congregat thesauros lingua mendacii vanus est et inpingetur ad laqueos mortis
7 The spoil of the wicked catches them, Because they have refused to do judgment.
rapinae impiorum detrahent eos quia noluerunt facere iudicium
8 The way of a man who is vile [is] contrary, And the pure—his work [is] upright.
perversa via viri aliena est qui autem mundus est rectum opus eius
9 Better to sit on a corner of the roof, Than [with] a woman of contentions and a house of company.
melius est sedere in angulo domatis quam cum muliere litigiosa et in domo communi
10 The soul of the wicked has desired evil, his neighbor is not gracious in his eyes.
anima impii desiderat malum non miserebitur proximo suo
11 When the scorner is punished, the simple becomes wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receives knowledge.
multato pestilente sapientior erit parvulus et si sectetur sapientem sumet scientiam
12 The Righteous One is acting wisely Toward the house of the wicked, He is overthrowing the wicked for wickedness.
excogitat iustus de domo impii ut detrahat impios in malum
13 Whoever is shutting his ear from the cry of the poor, He also cries, and is not answered.
qui obturat aurem suam ad clamorem pauperis et ipse clamabit et non exaudietur
14 A gift in secret pacifies anger, And a bribe in the bosom—strong fury.
munus absconditum extinguet iras et donum in sinu indignationem maximam
15 To do justice [is] joy to the righteous, But ruin to workers of iniquity.
gaudium iusto est facere iudicium et pavor operantibus iniquitatem
16 A man who is wandering from the way of understanding, Rests in an assembly of Rephaim.
vir qui erraverit a via doctrinae in coetu gigantum commorabitur
17 Whoever [is] loving mirth [is] a poor man, Whoever is loving wine and oil makes no wealth.
qui diligit epulas in egestate erit qui amat vinum et pinguia non ditabitur
18 The wicked [is] an atonement for the righteous, And the treacherous dealer for the upright.
pro iusto datur impius et pro rectis iniquus
19 Better to dwell in a wilderness land, Than [with] a woman of contentions and anger.
melius est habitare in terra deserta quam cum muliere rixosa et iracunda
20 A treasure to be desired, and oil, [Is] in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swallows it up.
thesaurus desiderabilis et oleum in habitaculo iusti et inprudens homo dissipabit illud
21 Whoever is pursuing righteousness and kindness, Finds life, righteousness, and honor.
qui sequitur iustitiam et misericordiam inveniet vitam et iustitiam et gloriam
22 The wise has gone up a city of the mighty, And brings down the strength of its confidence.
civitatem fortium ascendit sapiens et destruxit robur fiduciae eius
23 Whoever is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping his soul from adversities.
qui custodit os suum et linguam suam custodit ab angustiis animam suam
24 Proud, haughty, scorner—his name, Who is working in the wrath of pride.
superbus et arrogans vocatur indoctus qui in ira operatur superbiam
25 The desire of the slothful slays him, For his hands have refused to work.
desideria occidunt pigrum noluerunt enim quicquam manus eius operari
26 All the day desiring he has desired, And the righteous gives and does not withhold.
tota die concupiscit et desiderat qui autem iustus est tribuet et non cessabit
27 The sacrifice of the wicked [is] abomination, Much more when he brings it in wickedness.
hostiae impiorum abominabiles quia offeruntur ex scelere
28 A false witness perishes, And an attentive man speaks forever.
testis mendax peribit vir oboediens loquitur victoriam
29 A wicked man has hardened by his face, And the upright—he prepares his way.
vir impius procaciter obfirmat vultum suum qui autem rectus est corrigit viam suam
30 There is no wisdom, nor understanding, Nor counsel against YHWH.
non est sapientia non est prudentia non est consilium contra Dominum
31 A horse is prepared for a day of battle, And the deliverance [is] of YHWH!
equus paratur ad diem belli Dominus autem salutem tribuet
