21Proverbs 21

1The king’s heart is in Yahweh’s hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires.Select Proverbs 21:1

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

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

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

5The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.Select Proverbs 21:5

6Getting treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.Select Proverbs 21:6

7The violence of the wicked will drive them away, because they refuse to do what is right.Select Proverbs 21:7

8The way of the guilty is devious, but the conduct of the innocent is upright.Select Proverbs 21:8

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

10The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes.Select Proverbs 21:10

11When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.Select Proverbs 21:11

12The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked, and brings the wicked to ruin.Select Proverbs 21:12

13Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he will also cry out, but shall not be heard.Select Proverbs 21:13

14A gift in secret pacifies anger; and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.Select Proverbs 21:14

15It is joy to the righteous to do justice; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.Select Proverbs 21:15

16The man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall rest in the assembly of the departed spirits.Select Proverbs 21:16

17He who loves pleasure shall be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil shall not be rich.Select Proverbs 21:17

18The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; the treacherous for 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 precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.Select Proverbs 21:20

21He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.Select Proverbs 21:21

22A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.Select Proverbs 21:22

23Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.Select Proverbs 21:23

24The proud and haughty man, “scoffer” is his name; he works in the arrogance of pride.Select Proverbs 21:24

25The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.Select Proverbs 21:25

26There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.Select Proverbs 21:26

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

28A false witness will perish, and a man who listens speaks to eternity.Select Proverbs 21:28

29A wicked man hardens his face; but as for the upright, he establishes his ways.Select Proverbs 21:29

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

31The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but victory is with Yahweh.Select Proverbs 21:31