Proverbs - Chapter 21 | New King James Version

  • 1. The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord, Like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes.
  • 2. Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs the hearts.
  • 3. To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
  • 4. A haughty look, a proud heart, And the plowing {cf2super [43]} of the wicked are sin.
  • 5. The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, But those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty.
  • 6. Getting treasures by a lying tongue Is the fleeting fantasy of those who seek death. {cf2super [44]}
  • 7. The violence of the wicked will destroy them, {cf2super [45]} Because they refuse to do justice.
  • 8. The way of a guilty man is perverse; {cf2super [46]} But as for the pure, his work is right.
  • 9. Better to dwell in a corner of a housetop, Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.
  • 10. The soul of the wicked desires evil; His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
  • 11. When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
  • 12. The righteous God wisely considers the house of the wicked, Overthrowing the wicked for their wickedness.
  • 13. Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not be heard.
  • 14. A gift in secret pacifies anger, And a bribe behind the back, {cf2super [47]} strong wrath.
  • 15. It is a joy for the just to do justice, But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.
  • 16. A man who wanders from the way of understanding Will rest in the assembly of the dead.
  • 17. He who loves pleasure will be a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not be rich.
  • 18. The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, And the unfaithful for the upright.
  • 19. Better to dwell in the wilderness, Than with a contentious and angry woman.
  • 20. There is desirable treasure, And oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man squanders it.
  • 21. He who follows righteousness and mercy Finds life, righteousness and honor.
  • 22. A wise man scales the city of the mighty, And brings down the trusted stronghold.
  • 23. Whoever guards his mouth and tongue Keeps his soul from troubles.
  • 24. A proud and haughty man--"Scoffer" is his name; He acts with arrogant pride.
  • 25. The desire of the lazy man kills him, For his hands refuse to labor.
  • 26. He covets greedily all day long, 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 wicked intent!
  • 28. A false witness shall perish, But the man who hears him will speak endlessly.
  • 29. A wicked man hardens his face, But as for the upright, he establishes {cf2super [48]} his way.
  • 30. There is no wisdom or understanding Or counsel against the Lord.
  • 31. The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But deliverance is of the Lord.
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