Proverbs 21:1
Rivulets of waters is the heart of a king in the hand of Jehovah, Wherever He pleaseth He inclineth it.
Proverbs 21:2
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, And Jehovah is pondering hearts.
Proverbs 21:3
To do righteousness and judgment, Is chosen of Jehovah rather than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:4
Loftiness of eyes, and breadth of heart, Tillage of the wicked is sin.
Proverbs 21:5
The purposes of the diligent are only to advantage, And of every hasty one, only to want.
Proverbs 21:6
The making of treasures by a lying tongue, Is a vanity driven away of those seeking death.
Proverbs 21:7
The spoil of the wicked catcheth them, Because they have refused to do judgment.
Proverbs 21:8
Froward is the way of a man who is vile, And the pure--upright is his work.
Proverbs 21:9
Better to sit on a corner of the roof, Than with a woman of contentions and a house of company.
Proverbs 21:10
The soul of the wicked hath desired evil, Not gracious in his eyes is his neighbour.
Proverbs 21:11
When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge.
Proverbs 21:12
The Righteous One is acting wisely Towards the house of the wicked, He is overthrowing the wicked for wickedness.
Proverbs 21:13
Whoso is shutting his ear from the cry of the poor, He also doth cry, and is not answered.
Proverbs 21:14
A gift in secret pacifieth anger, And a bribe in the bosom strong fury.
Proverbs 21:15
To do justice is joy to the righteous, But ruin to workers of iniquity.
Proverbs 21:16
A man who is wandering from the way of understanding, In an assembly of Rephaim resteth.
Proverbs 21:17
Whoso is loving mirth is a poor man, Whoso is loving wine and oil maketh no wealth.
Proverbs 21:18
The wicked is an atonement for the righteous, And for the upright the treacherous dealer.
Proverbs 21:19
Better to dwell in a wilderness land, Than with a woman of contentions and anger.
Proverbs 21:20
A treasure to be desired, and oil, Is in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up.
Proverbs 21:21
Whoso is pursuing righteousness and kindness, Findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
Proverbs 21:22
A city of the mighty hath the wise gone up, And bringeth down the strength of its confidence.
Proverbs 21:23
Whoso is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping from adversities his soul.
Proverbs 21:24
Proud, haughty, scorner is his name, Who is working in the wrath of pride.
Proverbs 21:25
The desire of the slothful slayeth him, For his hands have refused to work.
Proverbs 21:26
All the day desiring he hath desired, And the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.
Proverbs 21:27
The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination, Much more when in wickedness he bringeth it.
Proverbs 21:28
A false witness doth perish, And an attentive man for ever speaketh.
Proverbs 21:29
A wicked man hath hardened by his face, And the upright--he prepareth his way.
Proverbs 21:30
There is no wisdom, nor understanding, Nor counsel, over-against Jehovah.
Proverbs 21:31
A horse is prepared for a day of battle, And the deliverance is of Jehovah!