Chapter 21 | |
1 | Rivulets of waters is the heart of a king in the hand of Jehovah, Wherever He pleaseth He inclineth it. |
2 | Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, And Jehovah is pondering hearts. |
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To do righteousness and judgment, Is chosen of Jehovah rather than sacrifice. |
4 | Loftiness of eyes, and breadth of heart, Tillage of the wicked is sin. |
5 | The purposes of the diligent are only to advantage, And of every hasty one, only to want. |
6 | The making of treasures by a lying tongue, Is a vanity driven away of those seeking death. |
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The spoil of the wicked catcheth them, Because they have refused to do judgment. |
8 | Froward is the way of a man who is vile, And the pure -- upright is his work. |
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Better to sit on a corner of the roof, Than with a woman of contentions and a house of company. |
10 | The soul of the wicked hath desired evil, Not gracious in his eyes is his neighbour. |
11 | When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge. |
12 | The Righteous One is acting wisely Towards the house of the wicked, He is overthrowing the wicked for wickedness. |
13 | Whoso is shutting his ear from the cry of the poor, He also doth cry, and is not answered. |
14 |
A gift in secret pacifieth anger, And a bribe in the bosom strong fury. |
15 | To do justice is joy to the righteous, But ruin to workers of iniquity. |
16 | A man who is wandering from the way of understanding, In an assembly of Rephaim resteth. |
17 | Whoso is loving mirth is a poor man, Whoso is loving wine and oil maketh no wealth. |
18 | The wicked is an atonement for the righteous, And for the upright the treacherous dealer. |
19 | Better to dwell in a wilderness land, Than with a woman of contentions and anger. |
20 | A treasure to be desired, and oil, Is in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up. |
21 | Whoso is pursuing righteousness and kindness, Findeth life, righteousness, and honour. |
22 | A city of the mighty hath the wise gone up, And bringeth down the strength of its confidence. |
23 | Whoso is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping from adversities his soul. |
24 | Proud, haughty, scorner is his name, Who is working in the wrath of pride. |
25 | The desire of the slothful slayeth him, For his hands have refused to work. |
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All the day desiring he hath desired, And the righteous giveth and withholdeth not. |
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The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination, Much more when in wickedness he bringeth it. |
28 | A false witness doth perish, And an attentive man for ever speaketh. |
29 | A wicked man hath hardened by his face, And the upright -- he prepareth his way. |
30 | There is no wisdom, nor understanding, Nor counsel, over-against Jehovah. |
31 | A horse is prepared for a day of battle, And the deliverance is of Jehovah! |