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Proverbs 21
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1 ¶ The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. 2 ¶ Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts. 3 ¶ 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...: Heb. Haughtiness of eyes} {the plowing: or, the light} 5 ¶ The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want. 6 ¶ The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death. 7 ¶ The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment. {destroy...: Heb. saw them, or, dwell with them} 8 ¶ The way of man is froward 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. {a brawling...: Heb. a woman of contentions} {a wide...: Heb. an house of society} 10 ¶ The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes. {findeth...: Heb. is not favoured} 11 ¶ When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. 12 ¶ The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth 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. 14 ¶ A gift in secret pacifieth 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. 16 ¶ The man that wandereth 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. {pleasure: or, sport} 18 ¶ 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. {in...: Heb. in the land of the desert} 20 ¶ There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. 21 ¶ 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 of the confidence thereof. 23 ¶ Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. 24 ¶ Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. {in proud...: Heb. in the wrath of pride} 25 ¶ The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. 26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not. 27 ¶ The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind? {with...: Heb. in wickedness?} 28 ¶ A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly. {A...: Heb. A witness of lies} 29 ¶ A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way. {directeth: or, considereth} 30 ¶ 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. {safety: or, victory} (KJV) |
