Proverbs 21

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