Proverbs 21

1 The Kings heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the riuers of waters: he turneth it whithersoeuer it pleaseth him.

The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD as the watercourses: He turneth it whithersoever He will.

2 Euery way of a man is right in his owne eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts.

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the hearts.

3 To doe iustice and iudgement is more acceptable to the Lord then sacrifice.

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

4 A hautie looke, and a proude heart, which is the light of the wicked, is sinne.

A haughty look, and a proud heart — the tillage of the wicked is sin.

5 The thoughtes of the diligent doe surely bring abundance: but whosoeuer is hastie, commeth surely to pouertie.

The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but every one that is hasty hasteth only to want.

6 The gathering of treasures by a deceitfull tongue is vanitie tossed to and from of them that seeke death.

The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vapour driven to and fro; they that seek them seek death.

7 The robberie of the wicked shall destroy them: for they haue refused to execute iudgement.

The violence of the wicked shall drag them away; because they refuse to do justly.

8 The way of some is peruerted and strange: but of the pure man, his worke is right.

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 house top, then with a contentious woman in a wide house.

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

10 The soule of the wicked wisheth euill: and his neighbour hath no fauour in his eyes.

The soul of the wicked desireth evil; his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.

11 When the scorner is punished, the foolish is wise: and when one instructeth the wise, he wil receiue knowledge.

When the scorner is punished, the thoughtless is made wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

12 The righteous teacheth the house of the wicked: but God ouerthroweth the wicked for their euill.

The Righteous One considereth the house of the wicked; overthrowing the wicked to their ruin.

13 He that stoppeth his eare at the crying of the poore, he shall also cry and not be heard.

Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be answered.

14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger, and a gift in the bosome great wrath.

A gift in secret pacifieth anger, and a present in the bosom strong wrath.

15 It is ioye to the iust to doe iudgement: but destruction shalbe to the workers of iniquitie.

To do justly is joy to the righteous, but ruin to the workers of iniquity.

16 A man that wandreth out of the way of wisdome, shall remaine in the congregation of the dead.

The man that strayeth out of the way of understanding shall rest in the congregation of the shades.

17 Hee that loueth pastime, shalbe a poore man: and he that loueth wine and oyle, shall not be riche.

He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man; he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

18 The wicked shalbe a ransome for the iust, and the transgressour for the righteous.

The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; and the faithless cometh in the stead of the upright.

19 It is better to dwell in the wildernesse, then with a contentious and angry woman.

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

20 In the house of the wise is a pleasant treasure and oyle: but a foolish man deuoureth it.

There is desirable treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.

21 He that followeth after righteousnes and mercy, shall finde life, righteousnes, and glory.

He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, prosperity, and honour.

22 A wise man goeth vp into the citie of the mightie, and casteth downe the strength of the confidence thereof.

A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and bringeth down the stronghold wherein it trusteth.

23 He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soule from afflictions.

Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

24 Proude, hautie and scornefull is his name that worketh in his arrogancie wrath.

A proud and haughty man, scorner is his name, even he that dealeth in overbearing pride.

25 The desire of the slouthfull slayeth him: for his hands refuse to worke.

The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

26 He coueteth euermore greedily, but the righteous giueth and spareth not.

There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: how much more when he bringeth it with a wicked minde?

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more, when he bringeth it with the proceeds of wickedness?

28 A false witnes shall perish: but hee that heareth, speaketh continually.

A false witness shall perish; but the man that obeyeth shall speak unchallenged.

29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but the iust, he will direct his way.

A wicked man hardeneth his face; but as for the upright, he looketh well to his way.

30 There is no wisedome, neither vnderstanding, nor counsell against the Lord.

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

31 The horse is prepared against the day of battell: but saluation is of the Lord.

The horse is prepared against the day of battle; but victory is of the LORD.