21:1 The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD; he turns it wherever he will. |
21:2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the heart. |
21:3 To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. |
21:4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, are sin. |
21:5 The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but every one who is hasty comes only to want. |
21:6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a snare of death. |
21:7 The violence of the wicked will sweep them away, because they refuse to do what is just. |
21:8 The way of the guilty is crooked, but the conduct of the pure is right. |
21:9 It is better to live in a corner of the housetop than in a house shared with a contentious woman. |
21:10 The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes. |
21:11 When a scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise; when a wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge. |
21:12 The righteous observes the house of the wicked; the wicked are cast down to ruin. |
21:13 He who closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself cry out and not be heard. |
21:14 A gift in secret averts anger; and a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath. |
21:15 When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous, but dismay to evildoers. |
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 be a poor man; he who loves wine and oil will not be rich. |
21:18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, and the faithless for the upright. |
21:19 It is better to live in a desert land than with a contentious and fretful woman. |
21:20 Precious treasure remains in a wise man's dwelling, but a foolish man devours it. |
21:21 He who pursues righteousness and kindness will find life 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 keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble. |
21:24 "Scoffer" is the name of the proud, haughty man who acts with arrogant pride. |
21:25 The desire of the sluggard kills him for his hands refuse to labor. |
21:26 All day long the wicked covets, but the righteous gives and does not hold back. |
21:27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent. |
21:28 A false witness will perish, but the word of a man who hears will endure. |
21:29 A wicked man puts on a bold face, but an upright man considers his ways. |
21:30 No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel, can avail against the LORD. |
21:31 The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the LORD. |