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