| Chapter 21 |
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The king's heart is in Yahweh's hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires. --
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Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But Yahweh weighs the hearts. --
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To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice. --
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A high look, and a proud heart, The lamp of the wicked, is sin. --
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The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; And everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty. --
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Getting treasures by a lying tongue Is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death. --
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The violence of the wicked will drive them away, Because they refuse to do what is right. --
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The way of the guilty is devious, But the conduct of the innocent is upright. --
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It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than to share a house with a contentious woman. --
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The soul of the wicked desires evil; His neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes. --
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When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom; When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge. --
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The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked, And brings the wicked to ruin. --
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Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, He will also cry out, but shall not be heard. --
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A gift in secret pacifies anger; And a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath. --
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It is joy to the righteous to do justice; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity. --
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The man who wanders out of the way of understanding Shall rest in the assembly of the dead. --
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He who loves pleasure shall be a poor man: He who loves wine and oil shall not be rich. --
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The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; The treacherous for the upright. --
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It is better to dwell in a desert land, Than with a contentious and fretful woman. --
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There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swallows it up. --
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He who follows after righteousness and kindness Finds life, righteousness, and honor. --
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A wise man scales the city of the mighty, And brings down the strength of its confidence. --
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Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue Keeps his soul from troubles. --
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The proud and haughty man, 'scoffer' is his name; He works in the arrogance of pride. --
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The desire of the sluggard kills him, For his hands refuse to labor. --
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There are those who covet greedily all the day long; But the righteous gives and doesn't withhold. --
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The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: How much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind! --
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A false witness will perish, And a man who listens speaks to eternity. --
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A wicked man hardens his face; But as for the upright, he establishes his ways. --
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There is no wisdom nor understanding Nor counsel against Yahweh. --
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The horse is prepared for the day of battle; But victory is with Yahweh. --
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