Proverbs 21

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1 The king’s heart is in YHWH’s hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires. Proverbs 21:1WEB
2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but YHWH weighs the hearts. Proverbs 21:2WEB
3 To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to YHWH than sacrifice. Proverbs 21:3WEB
4 A high look and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, is sin. Proverbs 21:4WEB
5 The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty. Proverbs 21:5WEB
6 Getting treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death. Proverbs 21:6WEB
7 The violence of the wicked will drive them away, because they refuse to do what is right. Proverbs 21:7WEB
8 The way of the guilty is devious, but the conduct of the innocent is upright. Proverbs 21:8WEB
9 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop than to share a house with a contentious woman. Proverbs 21:9WEB
10 The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes. Proverbs 21:10WEB
11 When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge. Proverbs 21:11WEB
12 The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked, and brings the wicked to ruin. Proverbs 21:12WEB
13 Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he will also cry out, but shall not be heard. Proverbs 21:13WEB
14 A gift in secret pacifies anger, and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath. Proverbs 21:14WEB
15 It is joy to the righteous to do justice; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity. Proverbs 21:15WEB
16 The man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall rest in the assembly of the departed spirits. Proverbs 21:16WEB
17 He who loves pleasure will be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil won’t be rich. Proverbs 21:17WEB
18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, the treacherous for the upright. Proverbs 21:18WEB
19 It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman. Proverbs 21:19WEB
20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up. Proverbs 21:20WEB
21 He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor. Proverbs 21:21WEB
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence. Proverbs 21:22WEB
23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles. Proverbs 21:23WEB
24 The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride. Proverbs 21:24WEB
25 The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor. Proverbs 21:25WEB
26 There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold. Proverbs 21:26WEB
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination— how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind! Proverbs 21:27WEB
28 A false witness will perish. A man who listens speaks to eternity. Proverbs 21:28WEB
29 A wicked man hardens his face; but as for the upright, he establishes his ways. Proverbs 21:29WEB
30 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against YHWH. Proverbs 21:30WEB
31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but victory is with YHWH. Proverbs 21:31WEB

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