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Proverbs 21

Holman Christian Standard Bible CSB

1 A king's heart is a water channel in the Lord's hand: He directs it wherever He chooses.

2 All the ways of a man seem right to him, but the Lord evaluates the motives.

3 Doing what is righteous and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.

4 The lamp that guides the wicked- haughty eyes and an arrogant heart-is sin.

5 The plans of the diligent certainly lead to profit, but anyone who is reckless only becomes poor.

6 Making a fortune through a lying tongue is a vanishing mist, a pursuit of death.

7 The violence of the wicked sweeps them away because they refuse to act justly.

8 A guilty man's conduct is crooked, but the behavior of the innocent is upright.

9 Better to live on the corner of a roof than to share a house with a nagging wife.

10 A wicked person desires evil; he has no consideration for his neighbor.

11 When a mocker is punished, the inexperienced become wiser; when one teaches a wise man, he acquires knowledge.

12 The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked; He brings the wicked to ruin.

13 The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor will himself also call out and not be answered.

14 A secret gift soothes anger, and a covert bribe, fierce rage.

15 Justice executed is a joy to the righteous but a terror to those who practice iniquity.

16 The man who strays from the way of wisdom will come to rest in the assembly of the departed spirits.

17 The one who loves pleasure will become a poor man; whoever loves wine and oil will not get rich.

18 The wicked are a ransom for the righteous, and the treacherous, for the upright.

19 Better to live in a wilderness than with a nagging and hot-tempered wife.

20 Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.

21 The one who pursues righteousness and faithful love will find life, righteousness, and honor.

22 The wise conquer a city of warriors and bring down its mighty fortress.

23 The one who guards his mouth and tongue keeps himself out of trouble.

24 The proud and arrogant person, named "Mocker," acts with excessive pride.

25 A slacker's craving will kill him because his hands refuse to work.

26 He is filled with craving all day long, but the righteous give and don't hold back.

27 The sacrifice of a wicked person is detestable- how much more so when he brings it with ulterior motives!

28 A lying witness will perish, but the one who listens will speak successfully.

29 A wicked man puts on a bold face, but the upright man considers his way.

30 No wisdom, no understanding, and no counsel [will prevail] against the Lord.

31 A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory comes from the Lord.

New International Version NIV

1 In the LORD’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water that he channels toward all who please him.

2 A person may think their own ways are right, but the LORD weighs the heart.

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

4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart— the unplowed field of the wicked—produce sin.

5 The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.

6 A fortune made by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a deadly snare.

7 The violence of the wicked will drag them away, for they refuse to do what is right.

8 The way of the guilty is devious, but the conduct of the innocent is upright.

9 Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.

10 The wicked crave evil; their neighbors get no mercy from them.

11 When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge.

12 The Righteous One takes note of the house of the wicked and brings the wicked to ruin.

13 Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor will also cry out and not be answered.

14 A gift given in secret soothes anger, and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath.

15 When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers.

16 Whoever strays from the path of prudence comes to rest in the company of the dead.

17 Whoever loves pleasure will become poor; whoever loves wine and olive oil will never be rich.

18 The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the unfaithful for the upright.

19 Better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and nagging wife.

20 The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down.

21 Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.

22 One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty and pull down the stronghold in which they trust.

23 Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity.

24 The proud and arrogant person—“Mocker” is his name— behaves with insolent fury.

25 The craving of a sluggard will be the death of him, because his hands refuse to work.

26 All day long he craves for more, but the righteous give without sparing.

27 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable— how much more so when brought with evil intent!

28 A false witness will perish, but a careful listener will testify successfully.

29 The wicked put up a bold front, but the upright give thought to their ways.

30 There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the LORD.

31 The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the LORD.