Proverbs 21:1-31 CSB

[1] A king's heart is like channeled water in the LORD's hand: He directs it wherever he chooses. [2] All a person's ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs hearts. [3] Doing what is righteous and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. [4] The lamp that guides the wicked- haughty eyes and an arrogant heart-is sin. [5] The plans of the diligent certainly lead to profit, but anyone who is reckless certainly becomes poor. [6] Making a fortune through a lying tongue is a vanishing mist, a pursuit of death. [7] The violence of the wicked sweeps them away because they refuse to act justly. [8] A guilty one's conduct is crooked, but the behavior of the innocent is upright. [9] Better to live on the corner of a roof than to share a house with a nagging wife. [10] A wicked person desires evil; he has no consideration for his neighbor. [11] When a mocker is punished, the inexperienced become wiser; when one teaches a wise man, he acquires knowledge. [12] The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked; he brings the wicked to ruin. [13] The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor will himself also call out and not be answered. [14] A secret gift soothes anger, and a covert bribe, fierce rage. [15] Justice executed is a joy to the righteous but a terror to evildoers. [16] The person who strays from the way of prudence will come to rest in the assembly of the departed spirits. [17] The one who loves pleasure will become poor; whoever loves wine and oil will not get rich. [18] The wicked are a ransom for the righteous, and the treacherous, for the upright. [19] Better to live in a wilderness than with a nagging and hot-tempered wife. [20] Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of a wise person, but a fool consumes them. [21] The one who pursues righteousness and faithful love will find life, righteousness, and honor. [22] A wise person went up against a city of warriors and brought down its secure fortress. [23] The one who guards his mouth and tongue keeps himself out of trouble. [24] The arrogant and proud person, named "Mocker," acts with excessive arrogance. [25] A slacker's craving will kill him because his hands refuse to work. [26] He is filled with craving all day long, but the righteous give and don't hold back. [27] The sacrifice of a wicked person is detestable- how much more so when he brings it with ulterior motives! [28] A lying witness will perish, but the one who listens will speak successfully. [29] A wicked person puts on a bold face, but the upright one considers his way. [30] No wisdom, no understanding, and no counsel will prevail against the LORD. [31] A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory comes from the LORD.