21:1 The king's heart is in Yahweh's hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 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.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 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.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 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.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 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.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 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.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 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.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 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.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 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.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 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.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 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.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 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.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 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.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 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.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 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.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 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.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 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.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 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.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 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.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 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.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 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.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 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.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 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.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 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.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 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.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 25 , The desire of the sluggard kills him, For his hands refuse to labor.
21:26 There are those who covet greedily all the day long; But the righteous give and don't withhold.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 26 , There are those who covet greedily all the 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!
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 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.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 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.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 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.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 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.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 31 , The horse is prepared for the day of battle; But victory is with Yahweh.
