| Chapter 21 |
1 |
As the divisions of waters, so the heart of the king is in the hand of the Lord: whithersoever he will he shall turn it. |
2 |
Every way of a man seemeth right to himself: but the Lord weigheth the hearts. |
3 |
To do mercy and judgment, pleaseth the Lord more than victims. |
4 |
Haughtiness of the eyes is the enlarging of the heart: the lamp of the wicked is sin. |
5 |
The thoughts of the industrious al- ways bring forth abundance: but every sluggard is always in want. |
6 |
He that gathereth treasures by a lying tongue, is vain and foolish, and shall stumble upon the snares of death. |
7 |
The robberies of the wicked shall be their downfall, because they would not do judgment. |
8 |
The perverse way of a man is strange: but as for him that is pure, his work is right. |
9 |
It is better to sit in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling women, and in a common house. |
10 |
The soul of the wicked desireth evil, he will not have pity on his neighbour. |
11 |
When a pestilent man is punished, the little one will be wiser: and if he follow the wise, he will receive knowledge. |
12 |
The just considereth seriously the house of the wicked, that he may withdraw the wicked from evil. |
13 |
He that stoppeth his ear against the cry of the poor, shall also cry himself and shall not be heard. |
14 |
A secret present quencheth anger: and a gift in the bosom the greatest wrath. |
15 |
It is joy to the just to do judgment: and dread to them that work iniquity. |
16 |
A man that shall wander out of the way of doctrine, shall abide in the company of the giants. |
17 |
He that loveth good cheer, shall be in want: he that loveth wine, and fat things, shall not be rich. |
18 |
The wicked is delivered up for the just: and the unjust for the righteous. |
19 |
It is better to dwell in a wilderness, than with a quarrelsome and passionate woman. |
20 |
There is a treasure to be desired, and oil in the dwelling of the just: and the foolish man shall spend it. |
21 |
He that followeth justice and mercy, shall find life, justice, and glory. |
22 |
The wise man hath scaled the city of the strong, and hath cast down the strength of the confidence thereof. |
23 |
He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soul from distress. |
24 |
The proud and the arrogant is called ignorant, who in anger worketh pride. |
25 |
Desires kill the slothful: for his hands have refused to work at all. |
26 |
He longeth and desireth all the day : but he that is just, will give, and will not cease. |
27 |
The sacrifices of the wicked are abominable, because they are offered of wickedness. |
28 |
A lying witness shall perish: an obedient man shall speak of victory. |
29 |
The wicked man impudently hardeneth his face: but he that is righteous, correcteth his way. |
30 |
There is no wisdom, there is no prudence, there is no counsel against the Lord. |
31 |
The horse is prepared for the day of battle: but the Lord giveth safety. |
