1 The king's heart is in Yahweh's hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires. WEB — Proverbs 21:1
2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But Yahweh weighs the hearts. WEB — Proverbs 21:2
3 To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice. WEB — Proverbs 21:3
4 A high look, and a proud heart, The lamp of the wicked, is sin. WEB — Proverbs 21:4
5 The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; And everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty. WEB — Proverbs 21:5
6 Getting treasures by a lying tongue Is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death. WEB — Proverbs 21:6
7 The violence of the wicked will drive them away, Because they refuse to do what is right. WEB — Proverbs 21:7
8 The way of the guilty is devious, But the conduct of the innocent is upright. WEB — Proverbs 21:8
9 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than to share a house with a contentious woman. WEB — Proverbs 21:9
10 The soul of the wicked desires evil; His neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes. WEB — Proverbs 21:10
11 When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom; When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge. WEB — Proverbs 21:11
12 The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked, And brings the wicked to ruin. WEB — Proverbs 21:12
13 Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, He will also cry out, but shall not be heard. WEB — Proverbs 21:13
14 A gift in secret pacifies anger; And a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath. WEB — Proverbs 21:14
15 It is joy to the righteous to do justice; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity. WEB — Proverbs 21:15
16 The man who wanders out of the way of understanding Shall rest in the assembly of the dead. WEB — Proverbs 21:16
17 He who loves pleasure shall be a poor man: He who loves wine and oil shall not be rich. WEB — Proverbs 21:17
18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; The treacherous for the upright. WEB — Proverbs 21:18
19 It is better to dwell in a desert land, Than with a contentious and fretful woman. WEB — Proverbs 21:19
20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swallows it up. WEB — Proverbs 21:20
21 He who follows after righteousness and kindness Finds life, righteousness, and honor. WEB — Proverbs 21:21
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty, And brings down the strength of its confidence. WEB — Proverbs 21:22
23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue Keeps his soul from troubles. WEB — Proverbs 21:23
24 The proud and haughty man, “scoffer” is his name; He works in the arrogance of pride. WEB — Proverbs 21:24
25 The desire of the sluggard kills him, For his hands refuse to labor. WEB — Proverbs 21:25
26 There are those who covet greedily all the day long; But the righteous gives and doesn't withhold. WEB — Proverbs 21:26
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: How much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind! WEB — Proverbs 21:27
28 A false witness will perish, And a man who listens speaks to eternity. WEB — Proverbs 21:28
29 A wicked man hardens his face; But as for the upright, he establishes his ways. WEB — Proverbs 21:29
30 There is no wisdom nor understanding Nor counsel against Yahweh. WEB — Proverbs 21:30
31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle; But victory is with Yahweh. WEB — Proverbs 21:31