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