Proverbs 21

Proverbs 21:1. Rivulets of waters [is] the heart of a king in the hand of Jehovah, Wherever He pleaseth He inclineth it.

Proverbs 21:2. Every way of a man [is] right in his own eyes, And Jehovah is pondering hearts.

Proverbs 21:3. To do righteousness and judgment, Is chosen of Jehovah rather than sacrifice.

Proverbs 21:4. Loftiness of eyes, and breadth of heart, Tillage of the wicked [is] sin.

Proverbs 21:5. The purposes of the diligent [are] only to advantage, And of every hasty one, only to want.

Proverbs 21:6. The making of treasures by a lying tongue, [Is] a vanity driven away of those seeking death.

Proverbs 21:7. The spoil of the wicked catcheth them, Because they have refused to do judgment.

Proverbs 21:8. Froward [is] the way of a man who is vile, And the pure--upright [is] his work.

Proverbs 21:9. Better to sit on a corner of the roof, Than [with] a woman of contentions and a house of company.

Proverbs 21:10. The soul of the wicked hath desired evil, Not gracious in his eyes is his neighbour.

Proverbs 21:11. When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge.

Proverbs 21:12. The Righteous One is acting wisely Towards the house of the wicked, He is overthrowing the wicked for wickedness.

Proverbs 21:13. Whoso is shutting his ear from the cry of the poor, He also doth cry, and is not answered.

Proverbs 21:14. A gift in secret pacifieth anger, And a bribe in the bosom strong fury.

Proverbs 21:15. To do justice [is] joy to the righteous, But ruin to workers of iniquity.

Proverbs 21:16. A man who is wandering from the way of understanding, In an assembly of Rephaim resteth.

Proverbs 21:17. Whoso [is] loving mirth [is] a poor man, Whoso is loving wine and oil maketh no wealth.

Proverbs 21:18. The wicked [is] an atonement for the righteous, And for the upright the treacherous dealer.

Proverbs 21:19. Better to dwell in a wilderness land, Than [with] a woman of contentions and anger.

Proverbs 21:20. A treasure to be desired, and oil, [Is] in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up.

Proverbs 21:21. Whoso is pursuing righteousness and kindness, Findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

Proverbs 21:22. A city of the mighty hath the wise gone up, And bringeth down the strength of its confidence.

Proverbs 21:23. Whoso is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping from adversities his soul.

Proverbs 21:24. Proud, haughty, scorner [is] his name, Who is working in the wrath of pride.

Proverbs 21:25. The desire of the slothful slayeth him, For his hands have refused to work.

Proverbs 21:26 All the day desiring he hath desired, And the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.

Proverbs 21:27. The sacrifice of the wicked [is] abomination, Much more when in wickedness he bringeth it.

Proverbs 21:28. A false witness doth perish, And an attentive man for ever speaketh.

Proverbs 21:29. A wicked man hath hardened by his face, And the upright--he prepareth his way.

‌Proverbs 21:30. There is no wisdom, nor understanding, Nor counsel, over-against Jehovah.

Proverbs 21:31 A horse is prepared for a day of battle, And the deliverance [is] of Jehovah!