Proverbs, 21

¹ A king’s heart is like streams of water in Jehovah’s hand. He directs it wherever He pleases.

² All of a man’s ways seem right to him, But Jehovah examines the hearts.^*1

Or “motives.”

³ To do what is right and just Is more pleasing to Jehovah than a sacrifice.

⁴ Haughty eyes and an arrogant heart —The lamp that guides the wicked is sin.

⁵ The plans of the diligent surely lead to success,^*1 But all who are hasty surely head for poverty.

Or “advantage.”

⁶ Gaining treasures by a lying tongue Is like a vanishing mist, a deadly snare.^*1

Or possibly, “for those seeking death.”

⁷ The violence of the wicked will sweep them away, For they refuse to act with justice.

⁸ The way of a guilty man is crooked, But the activity of the pure man is upright.

⁹ Better to dwell on a corner of the roof Than in the same house with a quarrelsome^*1 wife.

Or “nagging.”

¹⁰ The wicked man^*1 craves what is bad; He shows no favor toward his neighbor.

Or “The soul of the wicked one.”

¹¹ When a ridiculer is punished, the inexperienced become wiser, And when a wise person receives insight, he gains knowledge.^*1

Or “he knows what to do.”

¹² The Righteous One observes the house of the wicked one; He overthrows the wicked to their ruin.

¹³ Whoever stops up his ear to the cry of the lowly one Will himself call and not be answered.

¹⁴ A secret gift subdues anger, And a hidden bribe,^*1 fierce rage.

Lit., “a bribe in the bosom.”

¹⁵ It is a joy for the righteous one to act with justice, But it is something terrible to those who practice evil.

¹⁶ The man who strays from the way of insight Will rest in the company of those powerless in death.

¹⁷ The one who loves having a good time^*1 will come to poverty; The one who loves wine and oil will not grow rich.

Or “loves pleasure.”

¹⁸ The wicked one is a ransom for the righteous one, And the treacherous one will be taken in place of the upright.

¹⁹ Better to dwell in the wilderness Than with a quarrelsome^*1 and irritable wife.

Or “nagging.”

²⁰ Precious treasure and oil are found in the house of the wise, But the stupid man will squander^*1 what he has.

Lit., “swallow.”

²¹ Whoever pursues righteousness and loyal love Will find life, righteousness, and glory.

²² A wise man can scale^*1 the city of the mighty And undermine the strength in which they trust.

Or “prevail over.”

²³ The one guarding his mouth and his tongue Keeps himself^*1 out of trouble.

Or “his soul.”

²⁴ A presumptuous, arrogant braggart is what you call The man who acts with reckless presumptuousness.

²⁵ What the lazy man craves will put him to death, For his hands refuse to work.

²⁶ All day long he greedily craves, But the righteous one gives, holding nothing back.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable. How much more when he offers it with evil intent!^*1

Or “along with shameful conduct!”

²⁸ A lying witness will perish, But the man who listens will testify with success.^*1

Lit., “speak forever.”

²⁹ The wicked man puts on a bold face, But it is the upright one whose course is sure.^*1

Or “who makes his way sure.”

³⁰ There is no wisdom, nor discernment, nor counsel in opposition to Jehovah.

³¹ The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But salvation belongs to Jehovah.

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