Proverbs Chapter 21
21:1 | The ![]() ![]() |
21:2 | Every way of a man [is] right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts. |
21:3 | To ![]() |
21:4 | An high look, and a proud heart, [and] the plowing of the wicked, [is] sin. |
21:5 | The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; but of every one [that is] hasty only to want. |
21:6 | The getting of treasures by a lying tongue [is] a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek ![]() |
21:7 | The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to ![]() |
21:8 | The way of man [is] froward and strange: but [as for] the pure, his work [is] right. |
21:9 | [It is] better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide ![]() |
21:10 | The soul of the wicked desireth ![]() |
21:11 | When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. |
21:12 | The righteous [man] wisely considereth the ![]() |
21:13 | Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. |
21:14 | A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath. |
21:15 | [It is] joy to the just to ![]() |
21:16 | The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead. |
21:17 | He that loveth ![]() ![]() |
21:18 | The wicked [shall be] a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright. |
21:19 | [It is] better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman. |
21:20 | [There is] treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. |
21:21 | He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. |
21:22 | A wise [man] scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof. |
21:23 | Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. |
21:24 | Proud [and] haughty scorner [is] his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. |
21:25 | The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. |
21:26 | He coveteth greedily all the ![]() |
21:27 | The sacrifice of the wicked [is] abomination: how much more, [when] he bringeth it with a wicked mind? |
21:28 | A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly. |
21:29 | A wicked man hardeneth his face: but [as for] the upright, he directeth his way. |
21:30 | [There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD. |
21:31 | The horse [is] prepared against the ![]() |