King James Bible

Proverbs 20

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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.  

 

 


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