KJV Proverbs Chapter 21
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 An high look, and a proud heart, |and| the plowing of the wicked, |is| sin. 5 The thoughts of the diligent |tend| only to plenteousness; but of every one |that is| hasty only to want. 6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue |is| a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death. 7 The robbery 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 wide house. 10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour 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: |but God| overthroweth the wicked for |their| wickedness. 13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. 14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath. 15 |It is| joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction |shall be| 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 an 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 honour. 22 A wise |man| scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof. 23 Whoso keepeth 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 labour. 26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not. 27 The sacrifice of the wicked |is| abomination: how much more, |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 directeth his way. 30 |There is| no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD. 31 The horse |is| prepared against the day of battle: but safety |is| of the LORD.