Proverbs 21:1-31 KJ21

[1] The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD; as the rivers of water, He turneth it whithersoever He will. [2] Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD pondereth the hearts. [3] To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. [4] A haughty look and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, are sin. [5] The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness, but of everyone that is hasty, only to want. [6] The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity which is tossed to and fro by them that seek death. [7] The robberies of the wicked shall destroy them, because they refuse to do judgment. [8] The way of man is froward and strange, but as for the pure, his work is right. [9] It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop than with a brawling woman in a large house. [10] The soul of the wicked desireth evil; his neighbor findeth no favor in his eyes. [11] When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. [12] The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked, how God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness. [13] Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall himself cry, but shall not be heard. [14] A gift in secret pacifieth anger, and a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath. [15] It is a joy to the just to do judgment, but destruction shall come to the workers of iniquity. [16] The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead. [17] He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man; he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. [18] The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright. [19] It is better to dwell in the wilderness than with a contentious and angry woman. [20] There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man spendeth it up. [21] He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness and honor. [22] A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of their confidence. [23] Whoso guardeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. [24] Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. [25] The desire of the slothful killeth him, for his hands refuse to labor; [26] he coveteth greedily all the day long, but the righteous giveth and spareth not. [27] The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more so when he bringeth it with a wicked mind! [28] A false witness shall perish, but the man that heareth speaketh constantly. [29] A wicked man hardeneth his face, but as for the upright, he considereth his ways. [30] There is no wisdom, nor understanding, nor counsel against the LORD. [31] The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but safety is from the LORD.