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Chapter 21
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1
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The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the
rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. |
2
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Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the
LORD pondereth the hearts. |
3
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To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the
LORD than sacrifice. |
4
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An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of
the wicked, is sin. |
5
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The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness;
but of every one that is hasty only to want. |
6
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The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity
tossed to and fro of them that seek death. |
7
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The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because
they refuse to do judgment. |
8
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The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the
pure, his work is right. |
9
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It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop,
than with a brawling woman in a wide house. |
10
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The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour
findeth no favour in his eyes. |
11
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When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise:
and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. |
12
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The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the
wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness. |
13
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Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he
also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. |
14
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A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the
bosom strong wrath. |
15
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It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction
shall be to the workers of iniquity. |
16
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The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding
shall remain in the congregation of the dead. |
17
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He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that
loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. |
18
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The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and
the transgressor for the upright. |
19
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It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with
a contentious and an angry woman. |
20
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There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling
of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. |
21
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He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth
life, righteousness, and honour. |
22
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A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth
down the strength of the confidence thereof. |
23
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Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his
soul from troubles. |
24
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Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth
in proud wrath. |
25
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The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands
refuse to labour. |
26
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He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous
giveth and spareth not. |
27
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The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much
more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind? |
28
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A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth
speaketh constantly. |
29
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A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright,
he directeth his way. |
30
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There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against
the LORD. |
31
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The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but
safety is of the LORD. |
