Proverbs 21 — YLT

21Verse 1Rivulets of waters [is] the heart of a king in the hand of Jehovah, Wherever He pleaseth He inclineth it.^{Verse 2}Every way of a man [is] right in his own eyes, And Jehovah is pondering hearts.^{Verse 3}To do righteousness and judgment, Is chosen of Jehovah rather than sacrifice.^{Verse 4}Loftiness of eyes, and breadth of heart, Tillage of the wicked [is] sin.^{Verse 5}The purposes of the diligent [are] only to advantage, And of every hasty one, only to want.^{Verse 6}The making of treasures by a lying tongue, [Is] a vanity driven away of those seeking death.^{Verse 7}The spoil of the wicked catcheth them, Because they have refused to do judgment.^{Verse 8}Froward [is] the way of a man who is vile, And the pure — upright [is] his work.^{Verse 9}Better to sit on a corner of the roof, Than [with] a woman of contentions and a house of company.^{Verse 10}The soul of the wicked hath desired evil, Not gracious in his eyes is his neighbour.^{Verse 11}When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge.^{Verse 12}The Righteous One is acting wisely Towards the house of the wicked, He is overthrowing the wicked for wickedness.^{Verse 13}Whoso is shutting his ear from the cry of the poor, He also doth cry, and is not answered.^{Verse 14}A gift in secret pacifieth anger, And a bribe in the bosom strong fury.^{Verse 15}To do justice [is] joy to the righteous, But ruin to workers of iniquity.^{Verse 16}A man who is wandering from the way of understanding, In an assembly of Rephaim resteth.^{Verse 17}Whoso [is] loving mirth [is] a poor man, Whoso is loving wine and oil maketh no wealth.^{Verse 18}The wicked [is] an atonement for the righteous, And for the upright the treacherous dealer.^{Verse 19}Better to dwell in a wilderness land, Than [with] a woman of contentions and anger.^{Verse 20}A treasure to be desired, and oil, [Is] in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up.^{Verse 21}Whoso is pursuing righteousness and kindness, Findeth life, righteousness, and honour.^{Verse 22}A city of the mighty hath the wise gone up, And bringeth down the strength of its confidence.^{Verse 23}Whoso is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping from adversities his soul.^{Verse 24}Proud, haughty, scorner [is] his name, Who is working in the wrath of pride.^{Verse 25}The desire of the slothful slayeth him, For his hands have refused to work.^{Verse 26}All the day desiring he hath desired, And the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.^{Verse 27}The sacrifice of the wicked [is] abomination, Much more when in wickedness he bringeth it.^{Verse 28}A false witness doth perish, And an attentive man for ever speaketh.^{Verse 29}A wicked man hath hardened by his face, And the upright — he prepareth his way.^{Verse 30}There is no wisdom, nor understanding, Nor counsel, over-against Jehovah.^{Verse 31}A horse is prepared for a day of battle, And the deliverance [is] of Jehovah!