21:1 The king's heart {is} in the hand of the LORD, {as} the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. 
21:1 The king's heart {is} in the hand of the LORD, {as} the rivers of water: he turneth it wherever he will. 

21:2 Every way of a man {is} right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts. 
21:2 Every way of a man {is} right in his own eyes: but the LORD weigheth the hearts. 

21:3 To do justice and judgment {is} more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. 
21:3 To do justice and judgment {is} more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. 

21:4 A high look, and a proud heart, {and} the plowing of the wicked, {is} sin. 
21:4 An high look, and a proud heart, {and} the plowing of the wicked, {is} sin. 

21:5 The thoughts of the diligent {tend} only to plenteousness; but of every one {that is} hasty only to want. 
21:5 The thoughts of the diligent {tend} only to plenteousness; but of every one {that is} hasty only to want. 

21:6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue {is} a vanity tossed to and fro by them that seek death. 
21:6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue {is} a vanity tossed to and fro by them that seek death. 

21:7 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment. 
21:7 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment. 

21:8 The way of man {is} froward and strange: but {as for} the pure, his work {is} right. 
21:8 The way of man {is} perverse and strange: but {as for} the pure, his work {is} right. 

21:9 {It is} better to dwell in a corner of the house-top, than with a brawling woman in a wide house. 
21:9 {It is} better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house. 

21:10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbor findeth no favor in his eyes. 
21:10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes. 

21:11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. 
21:11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. 

21:12 The righteous {man} wisely considereth the house of the wicked: {but God} overthroweth the wicked for {their} wickedness. 
21:12 The righteous {man} wisely considereth the house of the wicked: {but God} overthroweth the wicked for {their} wickedness. 

21:13 Whoever stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. 
21:13 Whoever stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. 

21:14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom, strong wrath. 
21:14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath. 

21:15 {It is} joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction {shall be} to the workers of iniquity. 
21:15 {It is} joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction {shall be} to the workers of iniquity. 

21:16 The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead. 
21:16 The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead. 

21:17 He that loveth pleasure {shall be} a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. 
21:17 He that loveth pleasure {shall be} a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. 

21:18 The wicked {shall be} a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright. 
21:18 The wicked {shall be} a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright. 

21:19 {It is} better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman. 
21:19 {It is} better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman. 

21:20 {There is} a treasure to be desired, and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. 
21:20 {There is} a treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. 

21:21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honor. 
21:21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. 

21:22 A wise {man} scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of its confidence. 
21:22 A wise {man} scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of its confidence. 

21:23 Whoever keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. 
21:23 Whoever keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. 

21:24 Proud {and} haughty scorner {is} his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. 
21:24 Proud {and} haughty scorner {is} his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. 

21:25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labor. 
21:25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. 

21:26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not. 
21:26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not. 

21:27 The sacrifice of the wicked {is} abomination: how much more, {when} he bringeth it with a wicked mind? 
21:27 The sacrifice of the wicked {is} abomination: how much more, {when} he bringeth it with a wicked mind? 

21:28 A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly. 
21:28 A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly. 

21:29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but {as for} the upright, he directeth his way. 
21:29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but {as for} the upright, he directeth his way. 

21:30 {There is} no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD. 
21:30 {There is} no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD. 

21:31 The horse {is} prepared against the day of battle: but safety {is} from the LORD. 
21:31 The horse {is} prepared for the day of battle: but safety {is} from the LORD.