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

4A 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 by 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

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

10The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbor findeth no favor 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

13Whoever 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

15[It 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

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

20[There is] a 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 honor.Select Proverbs 21:21

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

23Whoever 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 labor.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

30[There 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] from the LORD.Select Proverbs 21:31