Proverbs (Sentences), 21

[1] As the divisions of waters, so the heart of the king is in the hand of the Lord: whithersoever he will, he shall turn it. •

[2] Every way of a man seemeth right to himself: but the Lord weigheth the hearts. •

[3] To do mercy and judgment, pleaseth the Lord more than victims. •

[4] Haughtiness of the eyes is the enlarging of the heart: the lamp of the wicked is sin. •

[5] The thoughts of the industrious always bring forth abundance: but every sluggard is always in want. •

[6] He that gathereth treasures by a lying tongue, is vain and foolish, and shall stumble upon the snares of death. •

[7] The robberies of the wicked shall be their downfall, because they would not do judgment.

[8] The perverse way of a man is strange: but as for him that is pure, his work is right. •

[9] It is better to sit in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman, and in a common house. •

[10] The soul of the wicked desireth evil, he will not have pity on his neighbour. •

[11] When a pestilent man is punished, the little one will be wiser: and if he follow the wise, he will receive knowledge. •

[12] The just considereth seriously the house of the wicked, that he may withdraw the wicked from evil. •

[13] He that stoppeth his ear against the cry of the poor, shall also cry himself, and shall not be heard.

[14] A secret present quencheth anger: and a gift in the bosom, the greatest wrath. •

[15] It is joy to the just to do judgment: and dread to them that work iniquity. •

[16] A man that shall wander out of the way of doctrine, shall abide in the company of the giants. •

[17] He that loveth good cheer, shall be in want: he that loveth wine, and fat things, shall not be rich. •

[18] The wicked is delivered up for the just: and the unjust for the righteous. •

[19] It is better to dwell in a wilderness, than with a quarrelsome and passionate woman. •

[20] There is a treasure to be desired, and oil in the dwelling of the just: and the foolish man shall spend it. •

[21] He that followeth justice and mercy, shall find life, justice, and glory.

[22] The wise man hath scaled the city of the strong, and hath cast down the strength of the confidence thereof. •

[23] He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soul from distress. •

[24] The proud and the arrogant is called ignorant, who in anger worketh pride. •

[25] Desires kill the slothful: for his hands have refused to work at all. •

[26] He longeth and desireth all the day: but he that is just, will give, and will not cease. •

[27] The sacrifices of the wicked are abominable, because they are offered of wickedness. •

[28] A lying witness shall perish: an obedient man shall speak of victory. •

[29] The wicked man impudently hardeneth his face: but he that is righteous, correcteth his way. •

[30] There is no wisdom, there is no prudence, there is no counsel against the Lord.

[31] The horse is prepared for the day of battle: but the Lord giveth safety. •