21Proverbs 21

1The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD as the watercourses: He turneth it whithersoever He will.Select Proverbs 21:1

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

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

4A haughty look, and a proud heart — the tillage of the wicked is sin.Select Proverbs 21:4

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

6The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vapour driven to and fro; they that seek them seek death.Select Proverbs 21:6

7The violence of the wicked shall drag them away; because they refuse to do justly.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 in a house in common with a contentious woman.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 thoughtless is made wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.Select Proverbs 21:11

12The Righteous One considereth the house of the wicked; overthrowing the wicked to their ruin.Select Proverbs 21:12

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

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

15To do justly is joy to the righteous, but ruin to the workers of iniquity.Select Proverbs 21:15

16The man that strayeth out of the way of understanding shall rest in the congregation of the shades.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 is a ransom for the righteous; and the faithless cometh in the stead of the upright.Select Proverbs 21:18

19It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.Select Proverbs 21:19

20There is desirable treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.Select Proverbs 21:20

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

22A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and bringeth down the stronghold wherein it trusteth.Select Proverbs 21:22

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

24A proud and haughty man, scorner is his name, even he that dealeth in overbearing pride.Select Proverbs 21:24

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

26There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; but the righteous giveth and spareth not.Select Proverbs 21:26

27The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more, when he bringeth it with the proceeds of wickedness?Select Proverbs 21:27

28A false witness shall perish; but the man that obeyeth shall speak unchallenged.Select Proverbs 21:28

29A wicked man hardeneth his face; but as for the upright, he looketh well to 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 victory is of the LORD.Select Proverbs 21:31