Jul 19 - Proverbs 21-22
Proverbs
1The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.2Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.3To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.4An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.5The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.6The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.7The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.8The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.9It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.10The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.11When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.12The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.13Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.14A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.15It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.16The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.17He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.18The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.19It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.20There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.21He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.22A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.23Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.24Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.25The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.26He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.27The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?28A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.29A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.30There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.31The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.
1A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.2The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all.3A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.4By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.5Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.6Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.7The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.8He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.9He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.10Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.11He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.12The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.13The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.14The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein.15Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.16He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.17Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.18For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.19That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.20Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,21That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee?22Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:23For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.24Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:25Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.26Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts.27If thou hast nothing to pay, why should he take away thy bed from under thee?28Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set.29Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.