21Proverbs 21

1As the divisions of waters, so the heart of the king is in the hand of the Lord: whithersoever he will, he shall turn it.Select Proverbs 21:1

2Every way of a man seemeth right to himself: but the Lord weigheth the hearts.Select Proverbs 21:2

3To do mercy and judgment, pleaseth the Lord more than victims.Select Proverbs 21:3

4Haughtiness of the eyes is the enlarging of the heart: the lamp of the wicked is sin.Select Proverbs 21:4

5The thoughts of the industrious always bring forth abundance: but every sluggard is always in want.Select Proverbs 21:5

6He that gathereth treasures by a lying tongue, is vain and foolish, and shall stumble upon the snares of death.Select Proverbs 21:6

7The robberies of the wicked shall be their downfall, because they would not do judgment.Select Proverbs 21:7

8The perverse way of a man is strange: but as for him that is pure, his work is right.Select Proverbs 21:8

9It is better to sit in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman, and in a common house.Select Proverbs 21:9

10The soul of the wicked desireth evil, he will not have pity on his neighbour.Select Proverbs 21:10

11When a pestilent man is punished, the little one will be wiser: and if he follow the wise, he will receive knowledge.Select Proverbs 21:11

12The just considereth seriously the house of the wicked, that he may withdraw the wicked from evil.Select Proverbs 21:12

13He that stoppeth his ear against the cry of the poor, shall also cry himself, and shall not be heard.Select Proverbs 21:13

14A secret present quencheth anger: and a gift in the bosom, the greatest wrath.Select Proverbs 21:14

15It is joy to the just to do judgment: and dread to them that work iniquity.Select Proverbs 21:15

16A man that shall wander out of the way of doctrine, shall abide in the company of the giants.Select Proverbs 21:16

17He that loveth good cheer, shall be in want: he that loveth wine, and fat things, shall not be rich.Select Proverbs 21:17

18The wicked is delivered up for the just: and the unjust for the righteous.Select Proverbs 21:18

19It is better to dwell in a wilderness, than with a quarrelsome and passionate woman.Select Proverbs 21:19

20There is a treasure to be desired, and oil in the dwelling of the just: and the foolish man shall spend it.Select Proverbs 21:20

21He that followeth justice and mercy, shall find life, justice, and glory.Select Proverbs 21:21

22The wise man hath scaled the city of the strong, and hath cast down the strength of the confidence thereof.Select Proverbs 21:22

23He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soul from distress.Select Proverbs 21:23

24The proud and the arrogant is called ignorant, who in anger worketh pride.Select Proverbs 21:24

25Desires kill the slothful: for his hands have refused to work at all.Select Proverbs 21:25

26He longeth and desireth all the day: but he that is just, will give, and will not cease.Select Proverbs 21:26

27The sacrifices of the wicked are abominable, because they are offered of wickedness.Select Proverbs 21:27

28A lying witness shall perish: an obedient man shall speak of victory.Select Proverbs 21:28

29The wicked man impudently hardeneth his face: but he that is righteous, correcteth his way.Select Proverbs 21:29

30There is no wisdom, there is no prudence, there is no counsel against the Lord.Select Proverbs 21:30

31The horse is prepared for the day of battle: but the Lord giveth safety.Select Proverbs 21:31