Proverbs 21
21:1 The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the watercourses: He turneth it whithersoever He will.
21:2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the hearts.
21:3 To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
21:4 A haughty look, and a proud heart--the tillage of the wicked is sin.
21:5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but every one that is hasty hasteth only to want.
21:6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vapour driven to and fro; they that seek them seek death.
21:7 The violence of the wicked shall drag them away; because they refuse to do justly.
21:8 The way of man is froward and strange; but as for the pure, his work is right.
21:9 It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than in a house in common with a contentious woman.
21:10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil; his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.
21:11 When the scorner is punished, the thoughtless is made wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
21:12 The Righteous One considereth the house of the wicked; overthrowing the wicked to their ruin.
21:13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be answered.
21:14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger, and a present in the bosom strong wrath.
21:15 To do justly is joy to the righteous, but ruin to the workers of iniquity.
21:16 The man that strayeth out of the way of understanding shall rest in the congregation of the shades.
21:17 He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man; he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
21:18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; and the faithless cometh in the stead of the upright.
21:19 It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.
21:20 There is desirable treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.
21:21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, prosperity, and honour.
21:22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and bringeth down the stronghold wherein it trusteth.
21:23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
21:24 A proud and haughty man, scorner is his name, even he that dealeth in overbearing pride.
21:25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
21:26 There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
21:27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more, when he bringeth it with the proceeds of wickedness?
21:28 A false witness shall perish; but the man that obeyeth shall speak unchallenged.
21:29 A wicked man hardeneth his face; but as for the upright, he looketh well to his way.
21:30 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
21:31 The horse is prepared against the day of battle; but victory is of the LORD.