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