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Proverbs 21

New American Standard Bible 1995 NASB95

1 The king's heart is like channels of water in the hand of the LORD ; He turns it wherever He wishes.

2 Every man's way is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the hearts.

3 To do righteousness and justice Is desired by the LORD more than sacrifice.

4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart, The lamp of the wicked, is sin.

5 The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage, But everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty.

6 The acquisition of treasures by a lying tongue Is a fleeting vapor, the pursuit of death.

7 The violence of the wicked will drag them away, Because they refuse to act with justice.

8 The way of a guilty man is crooked, But as for the pure, his conduct is upright.

9 It is better to live in a corner of a roof Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.

10 The soul of the wicked desires evil; His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.

11 When the scoffer is punished, the naive becomes wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

12 The righteous one considers the house of the wicked, Turning the wicked to ruin.

13 He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not be answered.

14 A gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.

15 The exercise of justice is joy for the righteous, But is terror to the workers of iniquity.

16 A man who wanders from the way of understanding Will rest in the assembly of the dead.

17 He who loves pleasure will become a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not become rich.

18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, And the treacherous is in the place of the upright.

19 It is better to live in a desert land Than with a contentious and vexing woman.

20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man swallows it up.

21 He who pursues righteousness and loyalty Finds life, righteousness and honor.

22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty And brings down the stronghold in which they trust.

23 He who guards his mouth and his tongue, Guards his soul from troubles.

24 "Proud," "Haughty," "Scoffer," are his names, Who acts with insolent pride.

25 The desire of the sluggard puts him to death, For his hands refuse to work;

26 All day long he is craving, While the righteous gives and does not hold back.

27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination, How much more when he brings it with evil intent!

28 A false witness will perish, But the man who listens to the truth will speak forever.

29 A wicked man displays a bold face, But as for the upright, he makes his way sure.

30 There is no wisdom and no understanding And no counsel against the LORD .

31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But victory belongs to the LORD .

English Standard Version ESV

1 The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will.

2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart.

3 To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.

4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, are sin.

5 The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.

6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a snare of death.

7 The violence of the wicked will sweep them away, because they refuse to do what is just.

8 The way of the guilty is crooked, but the conduct of the pure is upright.

9 It is better to live in a corner of the housetop than in a house shared with a quarrelsome wife.

10 The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes.

11 When a scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise; when a wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge.

12 The Righteous One observes the house of the wicked; he throws the wicked down to ruin.

13 Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not be answered.

14 A gift in secret averts anger, and a concealed bribe, strong wrath.

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

16 One who wanders from the way of good sense will rest in the assembly of the dead.

17 Whoever loves pleasure will be a poor man; he who loves wine and oil will not be rich.

18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, and the traitor for the upright.

19 It is better to live in a desert land than with a quarrelsome and fretful woman.

20 Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man’s dwelling, but a foolish man devours it.

21 Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.

22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty and brings down the stronghold in which they trust.

23 Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.

24 “Scoffer” is the name of the arrogant, haughty man who acts with arrogant pride.

25 The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.

26 All day long he craves and craves, but the righteous gives and does not hold back.

27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent.

28 A false witness will perish, but the word of a man who hears will endure.

29 A wicked man puts on a bold face, but the upright gives thought to his ways.

30 No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel can avail against the Lord.

31 The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord.