1 The king’s heart in the hand of Jehovah is [as] brooks of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. DBY — Proverbs 21:1
2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; but Jehovah weigheth the hearts. DBY — Proverbs 21:2
3 To exercise justice and judgment is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice. DBY — Proverbs 21:3
4 Lofty eyes, and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, is sin. DBY — Proverbs 21:4
5 The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty, only to want. DBY — Proverbs 21:5
6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting breath of them that seek death. DBY — Proverbs 21:6
7 The devastation of the wicked sweepeth them away, because they refuse to do what is right. DBY — Proverbs 21:7
8 Very crooked is the way of a guilty man; but as for the pure, his work is upright. DBY — Proverbs 21:8
9 It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a contentious woman, and a house in common. DBY — Proverbs 21:9
10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes. DBY — Proverbs 21:10
11 When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. DBY — Proverbs 21:11
12 One that is righteous wisely considereth the house of the wicked: he overthroweth the wicked to [their] ruin. DBY — Proverbs 21:12
13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also himself shall cry, and shall not be heard. DBY — Proverbs 21:13
14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger; and a present in the bosom, vehement fury. DBY — Proverbs 21:14
15 It is joy to a righteous [man] to do what is right; but it is ruin for the workers of iniquity. DBY — Proverbs 21:15
16 The man that wandereth out of the way of wisdom shall abide in the congregation of the dead. DBY — Proverbs 21:16
17 He that loveth mirth shall be a poor man; he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. DBY — Proverbs 21:17
18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, and a treacherous [man] in the stead of the upright. DBY — Proverbs 21:18
19 It is better to dwell in a desert land. than with a contentious and irritable woman. DBY — Proverbs 21:19
20 There is costly store and oil in the dwelling of a wise [man]; but a foolish man swalloweth it up. DBY — Proverbs 21:20
21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. DBY — Proverbs 21:21
22 A wise [man] scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof. DBY — Proverbs 21:22
23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. DBY — Proverbs 21:23
24 Proud, arrogant, scorner is his name who dealeth in proud wrath. DBY — Proverbs 21:24
25 The desire of the sluggard killeth him; for his hands refuse to work: DBY — Proverbs 21:25
26 He coveteth greedily all the day long; but the righteous giveth and spareth not. DBY — Proverbs 21:26
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more when they bring it with a wicked purpose! DBY — Proverbs 21:27
28 A lying witness shall perish; and a man that heareth shall speak constantly. DBY — Proverbs 21:28
29 A wicked man hardeneth his face; but as for the upright, he establisheth his way. DBY — Proverbs 21:29
30 There is no wisdom, nor understanding, nor counsel against Jehovah. DBY — Proverbs 21:30
31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but safety is of Jehovah. DBY — Proverbs 21:31