【Proverbs】Chapter 21 << Last Chapter Next Chapter >>

21:1 Like a stream is the king’s heart in the hand of the LORD; wherever it pleases him, he directs it.

21:2 All the ways of a man may be right in his own eyes, but it is the LORD who proves hearts.

21:3 To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

21:4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart ? the tillage of the wicked is sin.

21:5 The plans of the diligent are sure of profit, but all rash haste leads certainly to poverty.

21:6 He who makes a fortune by a lying tongue is chasing a bubble over deadly snares.

21:7 The oppression of the wicked will sweep them away, because they refuse to do what is right.

21:8 The way of the culprit is crooked, but the conduct of the innocent is right.

21:9 It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop than in a roomy house with a quarrelsome woman.

21:10 The soul of the wicked man desires evil; his neighbor finds no pity in his eyes.

21:11 When the arrogant man is punished, the simple are the wiser; when the wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge.

21:12 The just man appraises the house of the wicked: there is one who brings down the wicked to ruin.

21:13 He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor will himself also call and not be heard.

21:14 A secret gift allays anger, and a concealed present, violent wrath.

21:15 To practice justice is a joy for the just, but terror for evildoers.

21:16 The man who strays from the way of good sense will abide in the assembly of the shades.

21:17 He who loves pleasure will suffer want; he who loves wine and perfume will not be rich.

21:18 The wicked man serves as ransom for the just, and the faithless man for the righteous.

21:19 It is better to dwell in a wilderness than with a quarrelsome and vexatious wife.

21:20 Precious treasure remains in the house of the wise, but the fool consumes it.

21:21 He who pursues justice and kindness will find life and honor.

21:22 The wise man storms a city of the mighty, and overthrows the stronghold in which it trusts.

21:23 He who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself from trouble.

21:24 Arrogant is the name for the man of overbearing pride who acts with scornful effrontery.

21:25 The sluggard’s propensity slays him, for his hands refuse to work.

21:26 Some are consumed with avarice all the day, but the just man gives unsparingly.

21:27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination, the more so when they offer it with a bad intention.

21:28 The false witness will perish, but he who listens will finally have his say.

21:29 The wicked man is brazenfaced, but the upright man pays heed to his ways.

21:30 There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel, against the LORD.

21:31 The horse is equipped for the day of battle, but victory is the LORD’s.

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