21Proverbs 21

1Rivulets of waters is the heart of a king in the hand of Jehovah, Wherever He pleaseth He inclineth it.Select Proverbs 21:1

2Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, And Jehovah is pondering hearts.Select Proverbs 21:2

3To do righteousness and judgment, Is chosen of Jehovah rather than sacrifice.Select Proverbs 21:3

4Loftiness of eyes, and breadth of heart, Tillage of the wicked is sin.Select Proverbs 21:4

5The purposes of the diligent are only to advantage, And of every hasty one, only to want.Select Proverbs 21:5

6The making of treasures by a lying tongue, Is a vanity driven away of those seeking death.Select Proverbs 21:6

7The spoil of the wicked catcheth them, Because they have refused to do judgment.Select Proverbs 21:7

8Froward is the way of a man who is vile, And the pure--upright is his work.Select Proverbs 21:8

9Better to sit on a corner of the roof, Than with a woman of contentions and a house of company.Select Proverbs 21:9

10The soul of the wicked hath desired evil, Not gracious in his eyes is his neighbour.Select Proverbs 21:10

11When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge.Select Proverbs 21:11

12The Righteous One is acting wisely Towards the house of the wicked, He is overthrowing the wicked for wickedness.Select Proverbs 21:12

13Whoso is shutting his ear from the cry of the poor, He also doth cry, and is not answered.Select Proverbs 21:13

14A gift in secret pacifieth anger, And a bribe in the bosom strong fury.Select Proverbs 21:14

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

16A man who is wandering from the way of understanding, In an assembly of Rephaim resteth.Select Proverbs 21:16

17Whoso is loving mirth is a poor man, Whoso is loving wine and oil maketh no wealth.Select Proverbs 21:17

18The wicked is an atonement for the righteous, And for the upright the treacherous dealer.Select Proverbs 21:18

19Better to dwell in a wilderness land, Than with a woman of contentions and anger.Select Proverbs 21:19

20A treasure to be desired, and oil, Is in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up.Select Proverbs 21:20

21Whoso is pursuing righteousness and kindness, Findeth life, righteousness, and honour.Select Proverbs 21:21

22A city of the mighty hath the wise gone up, And bringeth down the strength of its confidence.Select Proverbs 21:22

23Whoso is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping from adversities his soul.Select Proverbs 21:23

24Proud, haughty, scorner is his name, Who is working in the wrath of pride.Select Proverbs 21:24

25The desire of the slothful slayeth him, For his hands have refused to work.Select Proverbs 21:25

26All the day desiring he hath desired, And the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.Select Proverbs 21:26

27The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination, Much more when in wickedness he bringeth it.Select Proverbs 21:27

28A false witness doth perish, And an attentive man for ever speaketh.Select Proverbs 21:28

29A wicked man hath hardened by his face, And the upright--he prepareth his way.Select Proverbs 21:29

30There is no wisdom, nor understanding, Nor counsel, over-against Jehovah.Select Proverbs 21:30

31A horse is prepared for a day of battle, And the deliverance is of Jehovah!Select Proverbs 21:31