21:1 The king's heart resembles channels of water in the hand of the LORD; He turns it wherever He wishes. |
21:2 Every man's way seems right in his own eyes,But the LORD weighs the hearts. |
21:3 To do righteousness and justice the LORD desires more than sacrifice. |
21:4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart,The lamp of the wicked, produce sin. |
21:5 The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage, But everyone who acts hastily comes surely to poverty |
21:6 The acquisition of treasures by a lying tongue resembles a fleeting vapor, the pursuit of death. |
21:7 The violence of the wicked will drag them away, Because they refuse to act with justice. |
21:8 The way of a guilty man appears crooked, But as for the pure, his conduct proves upright. |
21:9 One would find it better to live in a corner of a roof Than in a house shared with a contentious woman. |
21:10 The soul of the wicked desires evil; His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes. |
21:11 When the scoffer receives punishment, the naive becomes wise;But when the wise receive instruction, he receives knowledge. |
21:12 The righteous one considers the house of the wicked, Turning the wicked to ruin. |
21:13 He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not receive an answer. |
21:14 A gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath. |
21:15 The exercise of justice brings joy for the righteous, But brings terror to the workers of iniquity. |
21:16 A man who wanders from the way of understanding Will rest in the assembly of the dead. |
21:17 He who loves pleasure will become a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not become rich. |
21:18 The wicked will become a ransom for the righteous, And the treacherous will take the place of the upright. |
21:19 One would find it preferable to live in a desert land Than with a contentious and vexing woman. |
21:20 One finds precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man swallows it up. |
21:21 He who pursues righteousness and loyalty Finds life, righteousness and honor. |
21:22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty And brings down the stronghold in which they trust. |
21:23 He who guards his mouth and his tongue, Guards his soul from troubles. |
21:24 "Proud," "Haughty," " Scoffer," we name him, Who acts with insolent pride. |
21:25 The desire of the sluggard puts him to death, For his hands refuse to work; |
21:26 All day long he craves, While the righteous gives and does not hold back. |
21:27 The sacrifice of the wicked proves an abomination, How much more when he brings it with evil intent! |
21:28 A false witness will perish, But the man who listens to the truth will speak forever. |
21:29 A wicked man displays a bold face, But as for the upright, he makes his way sure. |
21:30 No wisdom and no understanding can exist And no counsel against the LORD. |
21:31 We can prepare the horse for the day of battle, But victory belongs to the LORD. |