21Proverbs 21

CHAP. XXI.

1The kings heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the riuers of water: hee turneth it whithersoeuer he will.Select Proverbs 21:1

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

3To doe iustice and iudgement, is more acceptable to the Lord, then sacrifice.Select Proverbs 21:3

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

5The thoughts of the diligent tend onely to plenteousnes: but of euery one that is hastie, onely to want.Select Proverbs 21:5

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

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

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

9It is better to dwell in a corner of the house top; then with a brawling woman in a wide house.Select Proverbs 21:9

10The soule of the wicked desireth euill: his neighbour findeth no fauour in his eyes.Select Proverbs 21:10

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

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

13Whoso stoppeth his eares at the cry of the poore, hee also shall cry himselfe, but shall not be heard.Select Proverbs 21:13

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

15It is ioy to the iust to doe iudgement: but destruction shalbe to the workers of iniquitie.Select Proverbs 21:15

16The man that wandreth out of the way of vnderstanding, shall remaine in the congregation of the dead.Select Proverbs 21:16

17He that loueth pleasure, shall be a poore man: hee that loueth wine and oyle, shall not be rich.Select Proverbs 21:17

18The wicked shalbe a ransome for the righteous; and the transgressour for the vpright.Select Proverbs 21:18

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

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

21Hee that followeth after righteousnesse and mercy, findeth life, righteousnesse and honour.Select Proverbs 21:21

22A wise man scaleth the citie of the mightie, and casteth downe the strength of the confidence thereof.Select Proverbs 21:22

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

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

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

26Hee coueteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giueth and spareth not.Select Proverbs 21:26

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

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

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

30There is no wisedome, nor vnderstanding, nor counsell against the Lord.Select Proverbs 21:30

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