Proverbs

1The king’s heart is in the hand of Jehovah as the watercourses: He turneth it whithersoever he will.

2Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the hearts.

3To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice.

4A high look, and a proud heart, Even the lamp of the wicked, is sin.

5The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; But every one that is hasty hasteth only to want.

6The getting of treasures by a lying tongue Is a vapor driven to and fro by them that seek death.

7The violence of the wicked shall sweep them away, Because they refuse to do justice.

8The way of him that is laden with guilt is exceeding crooked; But as for the pure, his work is right.

9It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than with a contentious woman in a wide house.

10The soul of the wicked desireth evil: His neighbor findeth no favor in his eyes.

11When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

12The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked, How the wicked are overthrown to their ruin.

13Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, He also shall cry, but shall not be heard.

14A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.

15It is joy to the righteous to do justice; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

16The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding Shall rest in the assembly of the dead.

17He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: He that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

18The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; And the treacherous cometh in the stead of the upright.

19It is better to dwell in a desert land, Than with a contentious and fretful woman.

20There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.

21He that followeth after righteousness and kindness Findeth life, righteousness, and honor.

22A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

23Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.

24The proud and haughty man, scoffer is his name; He worketh in the arrogance of pride.

25The desire of the sluggard killeth him; For his hands refuse to labor.

26There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; But the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.

27The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; How much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind!

28A false witness shall perish; But the man that heareth shall speak so as to endure.

29A wicked man hardeneth his face; But as for the upright, he establisheth his ways.

30There is no wisdom nor understanding Nor counsel against Jehovah.

31The horse is prepared against the day of battle; But victory is of Jehovah.

1The king’s heart is in the LORD’s hand like the watercourses.He turns it wherever he desires.

2Every way of a man is right in his own eyes,but the LORD weighs the hearts.

3To do righteousness and justiceis more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

4A high look and a proud heart,the lamp of the wicked, is sin.

5The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit;and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.

6Getting treasures by a lying tongueis a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.

7The violence of the wicked will drive them away,because they refuse to do what is right.

8The way of the guilty is devious,but the conduct of the innocent is upright.

9It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetopthan to share a house with a contentious woman.

10The soul of the wicked desires evil;his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes.

11When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom.When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

12The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked,and brings the wicked to ruin.

13Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor,he will also cry out, but shall not be heard.

14A gift in secret pacifies anger,and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.

15It is joy to the righteous to do justice;but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

16The man who wanders out of the way of understandingshall rest in the assembly of the departed spirits.

17He who loves pleasure will be a poor man.He who loves wine and oil won’t be rich.

18The wicked is a ransom for the righteous,the treacherous for the upright.

19It is better to dwell in a desert land,than with a contentious and fretful woman.

20There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise,but a foolish man swallows it up.

21He who follows after righteousness and kindnessfinds life, righteousness, and honor.

22A wise man scales the city of the mighty,and brings down the strength of its confidence.

23Whoever guards his mouth and his tonguekeeps his soul from troubles.

24The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name—he works in the arrogance of pride.

25The desire of the sluggard kills him,for his hands refuse to labor.

26There are those who covet greedily all day long;but the righteous give and don’t withhold.

27The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination—how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!

28A false witness will perish.A man who listens speaks to eternity.

29A wicked man hardens his face;but as for the upright, he establishes his ways.

30There is no wisdom nor understandingnor counsel against the LORD.

31The horse is prepared for the day of battle;but victory is with the LORD.