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Proverbs 21 :: Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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