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On Life and Conduct |
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| Proverbs 21:1 |
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The king's heart is like channels of water in
the hand of the LORD; He turns it wherever He wishes. |
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| Proverbs 21:2 |
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Every man's way is right in his own eyes, But
the LORD weighs the hearts. |
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| Proverbs 21:3 |
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To do righteousness and justice Is desired by
the LORD more than sacrifice. |
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| Proverbs 21:4 |
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Haughty eyes and a proud heart, The lamp of
the wicked, is sin. |
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| Proverbs 21:5 |
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The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage,
But everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty. |
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| Proverbs 21:6 |
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The acquisition of treasures by a lying tongue
Is a fleeting vapor, the pursuit of death. |
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| Proverbs 21:7 |
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The violence of the wicked will drag them away,
Because they refuse to act with justice. |
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| Proverbs 21:8 |
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The way of a guilty man is crooked, But as for
the pure, his conduct is upright. |
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| Proverbs 21:9 |
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It is better to live in a corner of a roof Than
in a house shared with a contentious woman. |
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| Proverbs 21:10 |
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The soul of the wicked desires evil; His neighbor
finds no favor in his eyes. |
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| Proverbs 21:11 |
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When the scoffer is punished, the naive becomes
wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge. |
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| Proverbs 21:12 |
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The righteous one considers the house of the
wicked, Turning the wicked to ruin. |
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| Proverbs 21:13 |
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He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor
Will also cry himself and not be answered. |
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| Proverbs 21:14 |
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A gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe
in the bosom, strong wrath. |
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| Proverbs 21:15 |
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The exercise of justice is joy for the righteous,
But is terror to the workers of iniquity. |
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| Proverbs 21:16 |
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A man who wanders from the way of understanding
Will rest in the assembly of the dead. |
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| Proverbs 21:17 |
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He who loves pleasure will become a poor man;
He who loves wine and oil will not become rich. |
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| Proverbs 21:18 |
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The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, And
the treacherous is in the place of the upright. |
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| Proverbs 21:19 |
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It is better to live in a desert land Than with
a contentious and vexing woman. |
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| Proverbs 21:20 |
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There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling
of the wise, But a foolish man swallows it up. |
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| Proverbs 21:21 |
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He who pursues righteousness and loyalty Finds
life, righteousness and honor. |
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| Proverbs 21:22 |
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A wise man scales the city of the mighty And
brings down the stronghold in which they trust. |
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| Proverbs 21:23 |
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He who guards his mouth and his tongue, Guards
his soul from troubles. |
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| Proverbs 21:24 |
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"Proud," "Haughty," "Scoffer," are his names,
Who acts with insolent pride. |
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| Proverbs 21:25 |
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The desire of the sluggard puts him to death,
For his hands refuse to work; |
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| Proverbs 21:26 |
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All day long he is craving, While the righteous
gives and does not hold back. |
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| Proverbs 21:27 |
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The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination,
How much more when he brings it with evil intent! |
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| Proverbs 21:28 |
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A false witness will perish, But the man who
listens to the truth will speak forever. |
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| Proverbs 21:29 |
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A wicked man displays a bold face, But as for
the upright, he makes his way sure. |
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| Proverbs 21:30 |
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There is no wisdom and no understanding And
no counsel against the LORD. |
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| Proverbs 21:31 |
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The horse is prepared for the day of battle,
But victory belongs to the LORD. |
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