Proverbs 21
Revised Geneva Translation
21 In the hand of the LORD, the king’s heart is as the rivers of waters. He turns it wherever it pleases him.
2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes. But the LORD ponders the hearts.
3 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
4 A haughty look and a proud heart (the light of the wicked) is sin.
5 The thoughts of the diligent surely bring abundance. But whoever is hasty surely comes to poverty.
6 The gathering of treasures by a deceitful tongue is vanity, tossed to and fro by those who seek death.
7 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them. For they have refused to execute judgment.
8 The way of some is perverted and strange. But the pure man’s work is right.
9 It is better to dwell on a corner of the housetop than to share the house with a contentious woman.
10 The soul of the wicked wishes evil, and his neighbor has no favor in his eyes.
11 When the scoffer is punished, the simple are made wise. And when one instructs the wise, he will receive knowledge.
12 The righteous teaches the house of the wicked. But God overthrows the wicked for their evil.
13 He who stops his ear at the crying of the poor shall also cry and not be heard.
14 A gift in secret pacifies anger; and a bribe in the bosom, great wrath.
15 It is joy to the just to do judgment. But destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
16 A man who wanders out of the way of wisdom shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
17 He who loves pleasure shall be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil shall not be rich.
18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the just; and the transgressor for the righteous.
19 It is better to dwell in the wilderness than with a contentious and angry woman.
20 In the house of the wise is a pleasant treasure and oil, but a foolish man devours it.
21 He who follows after righteousness and mercy shall find life, righteousness and glory.
22 A wise man goes up into the city of the mighty and casts down the strength of the confidence thereof.
23 He who keeps his mouth and his tongue, keeps his soul from afflictions.
24 Proud, haughty, and scornful are his name who works wrath in his arrogance.
25 The desire of the slothful slays him; for his hands refuse to work.
26 He always covets greedily. But the righteous gives and does not spare.
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination. How much more when he brings it with a wicked mind?
28 A false witness shall perish. But he who hears him, speaks continually.
29 A wicked man hardens his face. But as for the just, He will direct his way.
30 There is neither wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle. But salvation is from the LORD.
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