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