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29 Proverbs of Solomon 21:1

29 Proverbs of Solomon 21:1

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

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

29 Proverbs of Solomon 21:1-31 ¹The king's heart is in the hand of Jehovah as the watercourses:

He turneth it whithersoever he will.

²Every way of a man is right in his own eyes;

But Jehovah weigheth the hearts.

³To do righteousness and justice

Is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice.

⁴A high look, and a proud heart,

Even the lamp of the wicked, is sin.

⁵The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness;

But every one that is hasty hasteth only to want.

⁶The getting of treasures by a lying tongue

Is a vapor driven to and fro by them that seek death.

⁷The violence of the wicked shall sweep them away,

Because they refuse to do justice.

⁸The way of him that is laden with guilt is exceeding crooked;

But as for the pure, his work is right.

⁹It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop,

Than with a contentious woman in a wide house.

¹⁰The soul of the wicked desireth evil:

His neighbor findeth no favor in his eyes.

¹¹When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise;

And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

¹²The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked,

How the wicked are overthrown to their ruin.

¹³Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor,

He also shall cry, but shall not be heard.

¹⁴A gift in secret pacifieth anger;

And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.

¹⁵It is joy to the righteous to do justice;

But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

¹⁶The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding

Shall rest in the assembly of the dead.

¹⁷He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man:

He that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

¹⁸The wicked is a ransom for the righteous;

And the treacherous cometh in the stead of the upright.

¹⁹It is better to dwell in a desert land,

Than with a contentious and fretful woman.

²⁰There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise;

But a foolish man swalloweth it up.

²¹He that followeth after righteousness and kindness

Findeth life, righteousness, and honor.

²²A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty,

And bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

²³Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue

Keepeth his soul from troubles.

²⁴The proud and haughty man, scoffer is his name;

He worketh in the arrogance of pride.

²⁵The desire of the sluggard killeth him;

For his hands refuse to labor.

²⁶There is that coveteth greedily all the day long;

But the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.

²⁷The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination:

How much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind!

²⁸A false witness shall perish;

But the man that heareth shall speak so as to endure.

²⁹A wicked man hardeneth his face;

But as for the upright, he establisheth his ways.

³⁰There is no wisdom nor understanding

Nor counsel against Jehovah.

³¹The horse is prepared against the day of battle;(ASV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 21:1-31 ¹LIKE streams of water, so is the king's heart in the hand of the LORD; he turns it wherever he will.

²¶ Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; but the LORD sets the heart in order.

³¶ He who does righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than he who offers a sacrifice.

⁴¶ Haughty eyes, a proud heart, and the posterity of the wicked are sinful.

⁵¶ The thoughts of the elect tend surely to plenteousness; but those of evil men cause want.

⁶¶ The getting of treasure by a lying tongue will bring destruction and death to those who seek it.

⁷¶ The destruction of the wicked shall come upon them because they refused to do justice.

⁸¶ He who perverts his own way acts strangely; but he who is pure, his works are right.

⁹¶ It is better to dwell alone in a corner of the housetop than to live with a quarrelsome woman in a large house.

¹⁰¶ The soul of a wicked man is hidden from his neighbor's eyes.

¹¹¶ When a wicked man suffers harm, even the simple become wise; but a wise man receives knowledge through his own counsel.

¹²¶ The righteous man wisely understands the hearts of the wicked; and he overthrows the wicked into mischief.

¹³¶ He who closes his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry to God, but he shall not answer him.

¹⁴¶ A gift in secret pacifies anger; but he who is sparing with his gifts stirs wrath.

¹⁵¶ It is joy to the righteous to do justice, but destruction to the workers of iniquity.

¹⁶¶ The man who wanders from the way of understanding shall lie in the congregation of the dead.

¹⁷¶ He who lacks wealth and yet loves entertainment, wine, and pleasure shall not be rich.

¹⁸¶ The wicked shall be given as a ransom for the righteous, and the deceitful for the upright.

¹⁹¶ It is better to dwell in the wilderness than with a quarrelsome and an angry wife.

²⁰¶ A coveted treasure and ointment are in a dwelling place; but the wisdom and understanding of men shall dispense it.

²¹¶ He who seeks after righteousness and mercy will find life, righteousness, and honor.

²²¶ A wise man scales the defenses of the city of mighty men and conquers the stronghold in which they trusted.

²³¶ He who keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself from trouble.

²⁴¶ In his wrath a hasty and proud man commits iniquity.

²⁵¶ The desire of the sluggard kills him; for his hands refuse to labor. ²⁶He covets greedily all the day long; but the righteous man gives and does not spare.

²⁷¶ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; because they bring it in an unjust way.

²⁸¶ A false witness shall perish; but an obedient man speaks truth.

²⁹¶ The face of a wicked man is shameless; but he who is upright amends his ways.

³⁰¶ There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel like that of the LORD. ³¹The horse may be prepared for the day of battle; but salvation is of the LORD. (LAM)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 21:1-31 ¹The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD; he turns it wherever he will. ²Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the heart. ³To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. ⁴Haughty eyes and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, are sin. ⁵The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but every one who is hasty comes only to want. ⁶The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a snare of death. ⁷The violence of the wicked will sweep them away, because they refuse to do what is just. ⁸The way of the guilty is crooked, but the conduct of the pure is right. ⁹It is better to live in a corner of the housetop than in a house shared with a contentious woman. ¹⁰The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes. ¹¹When a scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise; when a wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge. ¹²The righteous observes the house of the wicked; the wicked are cast down to ruin. ¹³He who closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself cry out and not be heard. ¹⁴A gift in secret averts anger; and a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath. ¹⁵When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous, but dismay to evildoers. ¹⁶A man who wanders from the way of understanding will rest in the assembly of the dead. ¹⁷He who loves pleasure will be a poor man; he who loves wine and oil will not be rich. ¹⁸The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, and the faithless for the upright. ¹⁹It is better to live in a desert land than with a contentious and fretful woman. ²⁰Precious treasure remains in a wise man's dwelling, but a foolish man devours it. ²¹He who pursues righteousness and kindness will find life and honor. ²²A wise man scales the city of the mighty and brings down the stronghold in which they trust. ²³He who keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble. ²⁴"Scoffer" is the name of the proud, haughty man who acts with arrogant pride. ²⁵The desire of the sluggard kills him for his hands refuse to labor. ²⁶All day long the wicked covets, but the righteous gives and does not hold back. ²⁷The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent. ²⁸A false witness will perish, but the word of a man who hears will endure. ²⁹A wicked man puts on a bold face, but an upright man considers his ways. ³⁰No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel, can avail against the LORD. ³¹The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the LORD. (RSV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 21:1-31 ¹The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD; he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases. ²All a man's ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart. ³To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. ⁴Haughty eyes and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, are sin! ⁵The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty. ⁶A fortune made by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a deadly snare. ⁷The violence of the wicked will drag them away, for they refuse to do what is right. ⁸The way of the guilty is devious, but the conduct of the innocent is upright. ⁹Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife. ¹⁰The wicked man craves evil; his neighbor gets no mercy from him. ¹¹When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; when a wise man is instructed, he gets knowledge. ¹²The Righteous One takes note of the house of the wicked and brings the wicked to ruin. ¹³If a man shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and not be answered. ¹⁴A gift given in secret soothes anger, and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath. ¹⁵When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers. ¹⁶A man who strays from the path of understanding comes to rest in the company of the dead. ¹⁷He who loves pleasure will become poor; whoever loves wine and oil will never be rich. ¹⁸The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the unfaithful for the upright. ¹⁹Better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and ill-tempered wife. ²⁰In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has. ²¹He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. ²²A wise man attacks the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust. ²³He who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself from calamity. ²⁴The proud and arrogant man -- "Mocker" is his name; he behaves with overweening pride. ²⁵The sluggard's craving will be the death of him, because his hands refuse to work. ²⁶All day long he craves for more, but the righteous give without sparing. ²⁷The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable -- how much more so when brought with evil intent! ²⁸A false witness will perish, and whoever listens to him will be destroyed forever. ²⁹A wicked man puts up a bold front, but an upright man gives thought to his ways. ³⁰There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the LORD. ³¹The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the LORD.(NIV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 21:1-31 ¹The king's heart is in Yahweh's hand like the watercourses.
He turns it wherever he desires.

²Every way of a man is right in his own eyes,
But Yahweh weighs the hearts.

³To do righteousness and justice
Is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice.

⁴A high look, and a proud heart,
The lamp of the wicked, is sin.

⁵The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit;
And everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.

⁶Getting treasures by a lying tongue
Is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.

⁷The violence of the wicked will drive them away,
Because they refuse to do what is right.

⁸The way of the guilty is devious,
But the conduct of the innocent is upright.

⁹It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop,
Than to share a house with a contentious woman.

¹⁰The soul of the wicked desires evil;
His neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes.

¹¹When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom;
When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

¹²The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked,
And brings the wicked to ruin.

¹³Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor,
He will also cry out, but shall not be heard.

¹⁴A gift in secret pacifies anger;
And a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.

¹⁵It is joy to the righteous to do justice;
But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

¹⁶The man who wanders out of the way of understanding
Shall rest in the assembly of the dead.

¹⁷He who loves pleasure shall be a poor man:
He who loves wine and oil shall not be rich.

¹⁸The wicked is a ransom for the righteous;
The treacherous for the upright.

¹⁹It is better to dwell in a desert land,
Than with a contentious and fretful woman.

²⁰There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise;
But a foolish man swallows it up.

²¹He who follows after righteousness and kindness
Finds life, righteousness, and honor.

²²A wise man scales the city of the mighty,
And brings down the strength of its confidence.

²³Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue
Keeps his soul from troubles.

²⁴The proud and haughty man, 'scoffer' is his name;
He works in the arrogance of pride.

²⁵The desire of the sluggard kills him,
For his hands refuse to labor.

²⁶There are those who covet greedily all the day long;
But the righteous give and don't withhold.

²⁷The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination:
How much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!

²⁸A false witness will perish,
And a man who listens speaks to eternity.

²⁹A wicked man hardens his face;
But as for the upright, he establishes his ways.

³⁰There is no wisdom nor understanding
Nor counsel against Yahweh.

³¹The horse is prepared for the day of battle;
But victory is with Yahweh.(WEB)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 21:1-31 ¹The king's heart is in the LORD's hand like the watercourses.
He turns it wherever he desires.

²Every way of a man is right in his own eyes,
but the LORD weighs the hearts.

³To do righteousness and justice
is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

⁴A high look, and a proud heart,
the lamp of the wicked, is sin.

⁵The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit;
and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.

⁶Getting treasures by a lying tongue
is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.

⁷The violence of the wicked will drive them away,
because they refuse to do what is right.

⁸The way of the guilty is devious,
but the conduct of the innocent is upright.

⁹It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop,
than to share a house with a contentious woman.

¹⁰The soul of the wicked desires evil;
his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes.

¹¹When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom.
When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

¹²The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked,
and brings the wicked to ruin.

¹³Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor,
he will also cry out, but shall not be heard.

¹⁴A gift in secret pacifies anger;
and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.

¹⁵It is joy to the righteous to do justice;
but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

¹⁶The man who wanders out of the way of understanding
shall rest in the assembly of the dead.

¹⁷He who loves pleasure shall be a poor man.
He who loves wine and oil shall not be rich.

¹⁸The wicked is a ransom for the righteous;
the treacherous for the upright.

¹⁹It is better to dwell in a desert land,
than with a contentious and fretful woman.

²⁰There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise;
but a foolish man swallows it up.

²¹He who follows after righteousness and kindness
finds life, righteousness, and honor.

²²A wise man scales the city of the mighty,
and brings down the strength of its confidence.

²³Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue
keeps his soul from troubles.

²⁴The proud and haughty man, 'scoffer' is his name;
he works in the arrogance of pride.

²⁵The desire of the sluggard kills him,
for his hands refuse to labor.

²⁶There are those who covet greedily all day long;
but the righteous give and don't withhold.

²⁷The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination:
how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!

²⁸A false witness will perish,
and a man who listens speaks to eternity.

²⁹A wicked man hardens his face;
but as for the upright, he establishes his ways.

³⁰There is no wisdom nor understanding
nor counsel against the LORD.

³¹The horse is prepared for the day of battle;
but victory is with the LORD.(WEB/HNV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 21:1-31 ¹LIKE streams of water, so is the king's heart in the hand of Yahvah; he turns it wherever he will.

²Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; but Yahvah sets the heart in order.

³He who does righteousness and justice is more acceptable to Yahvah than he who offers a sacrifice.

⁴Haughty eyes, a proud heart, and the posterity of the wicked are sinful.

⁵The thoughts of the elect tend surely to plentifulness; but those of evil men cause want.

⁶The getting of treasure by a lying tongue will bring destruction and death to those who seek it.

⁷The destruction of the wicked will come on them because they refused to do justice.

⁸He who perverts his own way acts strangely; but he who is pure, his works are right. ⁹It is better to live alone in a corner of the housetop than to live with a quarrelsome woman in a large house.

¹⁰The soul of a wicked man is hidden from his neighbor's eyes.

¹¹When a wicked man suffers harm, even the simple become wise; but a wise man receives knowledge through his own counsel.

¹²The righteous man wisely understands the hearts of the wicked; and he overthrows the wicked into mischief.

¹³He who closes his ears at the cry of the poor, he will also cry to God, but he will not answer him.

¹⁴A gift in secret pacifies anger; but he who is sparing with his gifts stirs wrath.

¹⁵It is joy to the righteous to do justice, but destruction to the workers of iniquity.

¹⁶The man who wanders from the way of understanding will lie in the congregation of the dead.

¹⁷He who lacks wealth yet loves entertainment, wine, and pleasure will not be rich.

¹⁸The wicked will be given as a ransom for the righteous, and the deceitful for the upright.

¹⁹It is better to live in the wilderness than with a quarrelsome and an angry wife.

²⁰A coveted treasure and ointment are in a dwelling place; but the wisdom and understanding of men will dispense it.

²¹He who seeks after righteousness and mercy will find life, righteousness, and honor.

²²A wise man scales the defenses of the city of mighty men and conquers the stronghold in which they trusted.

²³He who keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself from trouble.

²⁴In his wrath a hasty and proud man commits iniquity.

²⁵The desire of the sluggard kills him; for his hands refuse to labor. ²⁶He covets greedily all the day long; but the righteous man gives and does not spare.

²⁷The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; because they bring it in an unjust way.

²⁸A false witness will perish; but an obedient man speaks truth.

²⁹The face of a wicked man is shameless; but he who is upright amends his ways.

³⁰There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel like that of Yahvah.

³¹The horse may be prepared for the day of battle; but salvation is of Yahvah. (BRB)