Proverbs 21

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