
Proverbs 21 King James Version (KJV)21 The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. 2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts. 3 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. 4 An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin. 5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want. 6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death. 7 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment. 8 The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right. 9 It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house. 10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes. 11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. 12 The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness. 13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. 14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath. 15 It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity. 16 The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead. 17 He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. 18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright. 19 It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman. 20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. 21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. 22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof. 23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. 24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. 25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. 26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not. 27 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind? 28 A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly. 29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way. 30 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord. 31 The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the Lord. |
Proverbs 21 New International Version (NIV)21 In the Lord’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water 2 A person may think their own ways are right, 3 To do what is right and just 4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart— 5 The plans of the diligent lead to profit 6 A fortune made by a lying tongue 7 The violence of the wicked will drag them away, 8 The way of the guilty is devious, 9 Better to live on a corner of the roof 10 The wicked crave evil; 11 When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; 12 The Righteous One[b] takes note of the house of the wicked 13 Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor 14 A gift given in secret soothes anger, 15 When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous 16 Whoever strays from the path of prudence 17 Whoever loves pleasure will become poor; 18 The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, 19 Better to live in a desert 20 The wise store up choice food and olive oil, 21 Whoever pursues righteousness and love 22 One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty 23 Those who guard their mouths and their tongues 24 The proud and arrogant person—“Mocker” is his name— 25 The craving of a sluggard will be the death of him, 27 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable— 28 A false witness will perish, 29 The wicked put up a bold front, 30 There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan 31 The horse is made ready for the day of battle, Footnotes:
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