Proverbs 21

1 Proverbs 21:1 The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hand of the LORD; He turns it wherever He wishes.

2 Proverbs 21:2 Every man’s way is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the hearts.

3 Proverbs 21:3 To do righteousness and justice Is desired by the LORD more than sacrifice.

4 Proverbs 21:4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart, The lamp of the wicked, is sin.

5 Proverbs 21:5 The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage, But everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty.

6 Proverbs 21:6 The acquisition of treasures by a lying tongue Is a fleeting vapor, the pursuit of death.

7 Proverbs 21:7 The violence of the wicked will drag them away, Because they refuse to act with justice.

8 Proverbs 21:8 The way of a guilty man is crooked, But as for the pure, his conduct is upright.

9 Proverbs 21:9 It is better to live in a corner of a roof Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.

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

11 Proverbs 21:11 When the scoffer is punished, the naive becomes wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

12 Proverbs 21:12 The righteous one considers the house of the wicked, Turning the wicked to ruin.

13 Proverbs 21:13 He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not be answered.

14 Proverbs 21:14 A gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.

15 Proverbs 21:15 The exercise of justice is joy for the righteous, But is terror to the workers of iniquity.

16 Proverbs 21:16 A man who wanders from the way of understanding Will rest in the assembly of the dead.

17 Proverbs 21:17 He who loves pleasure will become a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not become rich.

18 Proverbs 21:18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, And the treacherous is in the place of the upright.

19 Proverbs 21:19 It is better to live in a desert land Than with a contentious and vexing woman.

20 Proverbs 21:20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man swallows it up.

21 Proverbs 21:21 He who pursues righteousness and loyalty Finds life, righteousness and honor.

22 Proverbs 21:22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty And brings down the stronghold in which they trust.

23 Proverbs 21:23 He who guards his mouth and his tongue, Guards his soul from troubles.

24 Proverbs 21:24 “Proud,” “Haughty,” “Scoffer,” are his names, Who acts with insolent pride.

25 Proverbs 21:25 The desire of the sluggard puts him to death, For his hands refuse to work;

26 Proverbs 21:26 All day long he is craving, While the righteous gives and does not hold back.

27 Proverbs 21:27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination, How much more when he brings it with evil intent!

28 Proverbs 21:28 A false witness will perish, But the man who listens to the truth will speak forever.

29 Proverbs 21:29 A wicked man displays a bold face, But as for the upright, he makes his way sure.

30 Proverbs 21:30 There is no wisdom and no understanding And no counsel against the LORD.

31 Proverbs 21:31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But victory belongs to the LORD.