Read Proverbs 21

World English Bible · 31 verses

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

Scripture: World English Bible, public domain, eBible.org