1The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.
2The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.
3Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.
4Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.
5To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
6To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
7An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.21.4 An…: Heb. Haughtiness of eyes21.4 the plowing: or, the light
8An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.21.4 An…: Heb. Haughtiness of eyes21.4 the plowing: or, the light
9The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.
10The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.
11The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
12The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
13The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.21.7 destroy…: Heb. saw them, or, dwell with them
14The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.21.7 destroy…: Heb. saw them, or, dwell with them
15The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.
16The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.
17It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.21.9 a brawling…: Heb. a woman of contentions21.9 a wide…: Heb. an house of society
18It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.21.9 a brawling…: Heb. a woman of contentions21.9 a wide…: Heb. an house of society
19The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.21.10 findeth…: Heb. is not favoured
20The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.21.10 findeth…: Heb. is not favoured
21When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
22When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
23The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
24The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
25Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
26Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
27A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
28A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
29It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
30It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
31The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
32The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
33He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.21.17 pleasure: or, sport
34He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.21.17 pleasure: or, sport
35The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
36The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
37It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.21.19 in…: Heb. in the land of the desert
38It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.21.19 in…: Heb. in the land of the desert
39There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
40There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
41He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
42He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
43A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
44A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
45Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
46Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
47Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.21.24 in proud…: Heb. in the wrath of pride
48Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.21.24 in proud…: Heb. in the wrath of pride
49The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
50The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
51He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
52He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
53The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?21.27 with…: Heb. in wickedness?
54The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?21.27 with…: Heb. in wickedness?
55A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.21.28 A…: Heb. A witness of lies
56A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.21.28 A…: Heb. A witness of lies
57A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.21.29 directeth: or, considereth
58A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.21.29 directeth: or, considereth
59There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
60There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
61The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.21.31 safety: or, victory
62The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.21.31 safety: or, victory