21Proverbs 21

1The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.Select Proverbs 21:1

2Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts.Select Proverbs 21:2

3To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.Select Proverbs 21:3

4An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.Select Proverbs 21:4

5The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.Select Proverbs 21:5

6The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.Select Proverbs 21:6

7The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.Select Proverbs 21:7

8The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.Select Proverbs 21:8

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

10The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.Select Proverbs 21:10

11When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.Select Proverbs 21:11

12The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.Select Proverbs 21:12

13Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.Select Proverbs 21:13

14A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.Select Proverbs 21:14

15It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.Select Proverbs 21:15

16The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.Select Proverbs 21:16

17He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.Select Proverbs 21:17

18The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.Select Proverbs 21:18

19It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.Select Proverbs 21:19

20There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.Select Proverbs 21:20

21He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.Select Proverbs 21:21

22A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.Select Proverbs 21:22

23Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.Select Proverbs 21:23

24Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.Select Proverbs 21:24

25The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.Select Proverbs 21:25

26He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.Select Proverbs 21:26

27The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?Select Proverbs 21:27

28A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.Select Proverbs 21:28

29A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.Select Proverbs 21:29

30There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord.Select Proverbs 21:30

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