1 The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord as the watercourses: he turneth it whithersoever he will. RV1885 — Proverbs 21:1
2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord weigheth the hearts. RV1885 — Proverbs 21:2
3 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. RV1885 — Proverbs 21:3
4 An high look, and a proud heart, even the lamp of the wicked, is sin. RV1885 — Proverbs 21:4
5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness: but every one that is hasty hasteth only to want. RV1885 — Proverbs 21:5
6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vapour driven to and fro; they that seek them seek death. RV1885 — Proverbs 21:6
7 The violence of the wicked shall sweep them away; because they refuse to do judgment. RV1885 — Proverbs 21:7
8 The way of him that is laden with guilt is exceeding crooked: but as for the pure, his work is right. RV1885 — Proverbs 21:8
9 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a contentious woman in a wide house. RV1885 — Proverbs 21:9
10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes. RV1885 — Proverbs 21:10
11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. RV1885 — Proverbs 21:11
12 The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked; how the wicked are overthrown to their ruin. RV1885 — Proverbs 21:12
13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry, but shall not be heard. RV1885 — Proverbs 21:13
14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger, and a present in the bosom strong wrath. RV1885 — Proverbs 21:14
15 It is joy to the righteous to do judgment; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity. RV1885 — Proverbs 21:15
16 The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall rest in the congregation of the dead. RV1885 — Proverbs 21:16
17 He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. RV1885 — Proverbs 21:17
18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; and the treacherous cometh in the stead of the upright. RV1885 — Proverbs 21:18
19 It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman. RV1885 — Proverbs 21:19
20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swalloweth it up. RV1885 — Proverbs 21:20
21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. RV1885 — Proverbs 21:21
22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof. RV1885 — Proverbs 21:22
23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. RV1885 — Proverbs 21:23
24 The proud and haughty man, scorner is his name, he worketh in the arrogance of pride. RV1885 — Proverbs 21:24
25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. RV1885 — Proverbs 21:25
26 There is that coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and withholdeth not. RV1885 — Proverbs 21:26
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind! RV1885 — Proverbs 21:27
28 A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth shall speak unchallenged. RV1885 — Proverbs 21:28
29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he ordereth his ways. RV1885 — Proverbs 21:29
30 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord. RV1885 — Proverbs 21:30
31 The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but victory is of the Lord, RV1885 — Proverbs 21:31