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Proverbs 21

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1 The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD; as the rivers of water, He turneth it whithersoever He will.

2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD pondereth the hearts.

3 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

4 A haughty look and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, are sin.

5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness, but of everyone that is hasty, only to want.

6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity which is tossed to and fro by them that seek death.

7 The robberies of the wicked shall destroy them, because they refuse to do judgment.

8 The way of man is froward and strange, but as for the pure, his work is right.

9 It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop than with a brawling woman in a large house.

10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil; his neighbor findeth no favor in his eyes.

11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

12 The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked, how God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.

13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall himself cry, but shall not be heard.

14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger, and a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.

15 It is a joy to the just to do judgment, but destruction shall come to the workers of iniquity.

16 The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.

17 He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man; he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.

19 It is better to dwell in the wilderness than with a contentious and angry woman.

20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man spendeth it up.

21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness and honor.

22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of their confidence.

23 Whoso guardeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

25 The desire of the slothful killeth him, for his hands refuse to labor;

26 he coveteth greedily all the day long, but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more so when he bringeth it with a wicked mind!

28 A false witness shall perish, but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.

29 A wicked man hardeneth his face, but as for the upright, he considereth his ways.

30 There is no wisdom, nor understanding, nor counsel against the LORD.

31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but safety is from the LORD.

GOD'S WORD Translation GW

1 The king's heart is like streams of water. Both are under the LORD's control. He turns them in any direction he chooses.

2 A person thinks everything he does is right, but the LORD weighs hearts.

3 Doing what is right and fair is more acceptable to the LORD than offering a sacrifice.

4 A conceited look and an arrogant attitude, which are the lamps of wicked people, are sins.

5 The plans of a hard-working person lead to prosperity, but everyone who is [always] in a hurry ends up in poverty.

6 Those who gather wealth by lying are wasting time. They are looking for death.

7 The violence of wicked people will drag them away since they refuse to do what is just.

8 The way of a guilty person is crooked, but the behavior of those who are pure is moral.

9 Better to live on a corner of a roof than to share a home with a quarreling woman.

10 The mind of a wicked person desires evil and has no consideration for his neighbor.

11 When a mocker is punished, a gullible person becomes wise, and when a wise person is instructed, he gains knowledge.

12 A righteous person wisely considers the house of a wicked person. He throws wicked people into disasters.

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

14 A gift [given] in secret calms anger, and a secret bribe calms great fury.

15 When justice is done, a righteous person is delighted, but troublemakers are terrified.

16 A person who wanders from the way of wise behavior will rest in the assembly of the dead.

17 Whoever loves pleasure will become poor. Whoever loves wine and expensive food will not become rich.

18 Wicked people become a ransom for righteous people, and treacherous people will take the place of decent people.

19 Better to live in a desert than with a quarreling and angry woman.

20 Costly treasure and wealth are in the home of a wise person, but a fool devours them.

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

22 A wise man attacks a city of warriors and pulls down the strong defenses in which they trust.

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

24 An arrogant, conceited person is called a mocker. His arrogance knows no limits.

25 The desire of a lazy person will kill him because his hands refuse to work.

26 All day long he feels greedy, but a righteous person gives and does not hold back.

27 The sacrifice of wicked people is disgusting, especially if they bring it with evil intent.

28 A lying witness will die, but a person who listens to advice will continue to speak.

29 A wicked person puts up a bold front, but a decent person's way of life is his own security.

30 No wisdom, no understanding, and no advice [can stand up] against the LORD.

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