Proverbs 21:1-31 LSB

[1] The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hand of Yahweh; He turns it wherever He pleases. [2] Every man’s way is right in his own eyes, But Yahweh weighs the hearts. [3] To do righteousness and justice Is chosen by Yahweh over sacrifice. [4] Haughty eyes and a proud heart—The fallow ground of the wicked—are sin. [5] The thoughts of the diligent lead surely to profit, But everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty. [6] Working for treasures by a lying tongue Is a fleeting breath, by those who pursue death. [7] The destruction of the wicked will drag them away, Because they refuse to do justice. [8] The way of a guilty man is perverse, But as for the pure, his work is upright. [9] It is better to live in a corner of a roof Than in a house shared with a contentious woman. [10] The soul of the wicked craves evil; His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes. [11] When the scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise; And when one considers wisdom, he receives knowledge. [12] The righteous one considers the house of the wicked, Turning the wicked to ruin. [13] He who shuts his ear to the outcry of the poor Will himself also call and not be answered. [14] A gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath. [15] To do justice is pleasure for the righteous, But is ruin to the workers of iniquity. [16] A man who wanders from the way of insight Will rest in the assembly of the dead. [17] He who loves pleasure will become a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not become rich. [18] The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, And the treacherous is in the place of the upright. [19] It is better to live in a desert land Than with a contentious and vexing woman. [20] There is desirable treasure and oil in the abode of the wise, But a foolish man swallows it up. [21] He who pursues righteousness and lovingkindness Finds life, righteousness, and glory. [22] A wise man goes up to the city of the mighty And brings down the stronghold in which they trust. [23] He who keeps his mouth and his tongue, Keeps his soul from troubles. [24] “Arrogant,” “Haughty,” “Scoffer,” are his names, Who acts with arrogant fury. [25] The desire of the sluggard puts him to death, For his hands refuse to work; [26] All day long he is insatiably craving, While the righteous gives and does not hold back. [27] The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination, How much more when he brings it with a wicked scheme! [28] A false witness will perish, But the man who listens will speak forever. [29] A wicked man displays a brazen face, But as for the upright, he establishes his way. [30] There is no wisdom, there is no discernment And there is no counsel against Yahweh. [31] The horse is set for the day of battle, But salvation belongs to Yahweh.