| 21:1 | The LORD Considers the Heart The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, Like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes. |
| 21:2 | Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the hearts. |
| 21:3 | To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. |
| 21:4 | A haughty look, a proud heart, And the plowing of the wicked are sin. |
| 21:5 | The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, But those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty. |
| 21:6 | Getting treasures by a lying tongue Is the fleeting fantasy of those who seek death. |
| 21:7 | The violence of the wicked will destroy them, Because they refuse to do justice. |
| 21:8 | The way of a guilty man is perverse; But as for the pure, his work is right. |
| 21:9 | Better to dwell in a corner of a housetop, Than in a house shared with a contentious woman. |
| 21:10 | The soul of the wicked desires evil; His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes. |
| 21:11 | When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge. |
| 21:12 | The righteous God wisely considers the house of the wicked, Overthrowing the wicked for their wickedness. |
| 21:13 | Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not be heard. |
| 21:14 | A gift in secret pacifies anger, And a bribe behind the back, strong wrath. |
| 21:15 | It is a joy for the just to do justice, But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity. |
| 21:16 | A man who wanders from the way of understanding Will rest in the assembly of the dead. |
| 21:17 | He who loves pleasure will be a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not be rich. |
| 21:18 | The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, And the unfaithful for the upright. |
| 21:19 | Better to dwell in the wilderness, Than with a contentious and angry woman. |
| 21:20 | There is desirable treasure, And oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man squanders it. |
| 21:21 | He who follows righteousness and mercy Finds life, righteousness and honor. |
| 21:22 | A wise man scales the city of the mighty, And brings down the trusted stronghold. |
| 21:23 | Whoever guards his mouth and tongue Keeps his soul from troubles. |
| 21:24 | A proud and haughty man--"Scoffer" is his name; He acts with arrogant pride. |
| 21:25 | The desire of the lazy man kills him, For his hands refuse to labor. |
| 21:26 | He covets greedily all day long, But the righteous gives and does not spare. |
| 21:27 | The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; How much more when he brings it with wicked intent! |
| 21:28 | A false witness shall perish, But the man who hears him will speak endlessly. |
| 21:29 | A wicked man hardens his face, But as for the upright, he establishes his way. |
| 21:30 | There is no wisdom or understanding Or counsel against the LORD. |
| 21:31 | The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But deliverance is of the LORD. |