Proverbs 21

VIN(i) 1 The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD as streams of water. He turns it wherever he will. 2 Every way of a man seemeth right to himself: but the Lord weigheth the hearts. 3 To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. 4 Lofty eyes, and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, is sin. 5 The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty. 6 A fortune gained by deceit is a fleeting vapor and a deadly snare. 7 The violence of the wicked will drive them away, because they refuse to do what is right. 8 The way of the guilty is devious, but the conduct of the innocent is upright. 9 It's better to live in a corner on the roof than to share a house with a contentious woman. 10 The wicked person desires evil. His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes. 11 When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge. 12 The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked, and brings the wicked to ruin. 13 Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he also will cry, but will not be heard. 14 A gift in secret pacifies anger, and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath. 15 To do justice is joy to the righteous, But ruin to workers of iniquity. 16 The man who strays from the way of intelligence Comes to rest in the assembly of the Rephaim. 17 He who loves pleasure will be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil will not be rich. 18 The wicked are a ransom for the righteous and the unfaithful for the upright. 19 Better to dwell in a desert land, than with a woman, quarrelsome and provoking. 20 Precious treasures and oil are found where the wise live, but a foolish man devours them. 21 He who pursues righteousness and love find life, prosperity and honor. 22 A wise man attacks the city of the mighty, and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust. 23 He who guards his mouth and his tongue Keeps his soul from distresses. 24 "Proud and haughty mocker" is his name. He acts with overbearing pride. 25 What the lazy person craves will kill him, because his hands refuse to work. 26 All day he craves a craving, but the righteous will give and not hold back. 27 The sacrifice of the wicked is hateful, how much more when he brings it with an evil intent! 28 A false witness will perish, but whoever listens will testify successfully. 29 The wicked man puts up a bold appearance, but the upright thinks about what he is doing. 30 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD. 31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but victory is with the LORD.