# Proverbs 21

- Translation: Berean Standard Bible
- Canonical: https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/21
- License: Scripture: Berean Standard Bible (BSB), public domain. Source: Scriptoria (scriptoria.digital).

## Text

[1] The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD;
He directs it where He pleases. [2] All a man’s ways seem right to him,
but the LORD weighs the heart. [3] To do righteousness and justice
is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice. [4] Haughty eyes and a proud heart—
the guides of the wicked—are sin. [5] The plans of the diligent bring plenty,
as surely as haste leads to poverty. [6] Making a fortune by a lying tongue
is a vanishing mist, a deadly pursuit. [7] The violence of the wicked will sweep them away
because they refuse to do what is just. [8] The way of a guilty man is crooked,
but the conduct of the innocent is upright. [9] Better to live on a corner of the roof
than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife. [10] The soul of the wicked man craves evil;
his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes. [11] When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom;
and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge. [12] The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked
and brings the wicked to ruin. [13] Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor,
he too shall cry out and receive no answer. [14] A gift in secret soothes anger,
and a covert bribe pacifies great wrath. [15] Justice executed is a joy to the righteous,
but a terror to the workers of iniquity. [16] The man who strays from the path of understanding
will rest in the assembly of the dead. [17] He who loves pleasure will become poor;
the one who loves wine and oil will never be rich. [18] The wicked become a ransom for the righteous,
and the faithless for the upright. [19] Better to live in the desert
than with a contentious and ill-tempered wife. [20] Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise,
but a foolish man consumes them. [21] He who pursues righteousness and loving devotion
finds life, righteousness, and honor. [22] A wise man scales the city of the mighty
and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust. [23] He who guards his mouth and tongue
keeps his soul from distress. [24] Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man—
of him who acts with excessive pride. [25] The craving of the slacker kills him
because his hands refuse to work. [26] All day long he covets more,
but the righteous give without restraint. [27] The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable—
how much more so when brought with ill intent! [28] A lying witness will perish,
but the man who listens to truth will speak forever. [29] A wicked man hardens his face,
but the upright man makes his way sure. [30] There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel
that can prevail against the LORD. [31] A horse is prepared for the day of battle,
but victory is of the LORD.

## Each verse

- Proverbs 21:1 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/21/1
- Proverbs 21:2 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/21/2
- Proverbs 21:3 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/21/3
- Proverbs 21:4 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/21/4
- Proverbs 21:5 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/21/5
- Proverbs 21:6 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/21/6
- Proverbs 21:7 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/21/7
- Proverbs 21:8 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/21/8
- Proverbs 21:9 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/21/9
- Proverbs 21:10 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/21/10
- Proverbs 21:11 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/21/11
- Proverbs 21:12 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/21/12
- Proverbs 21:13 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/21/13
- Proverbs 21:14 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/21/14
- Proverbs 21:15 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/21/15
- Proverbs 21:16 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/21/16
- Proverbs 21:17 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/21/17
- Proverbs 21:18 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/21/18
- Proverbs 21:19 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/21/19
- Proverbs 21:20 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/21/20
- Proverbs 21:21 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/21/21
- Proverbs 21:22 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/21/22
- Proverbs 21:23 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/21/23
- Proverbs 21:24 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/21/24
- Proverbs 21:25 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/21/25
- Proverbs 21:26 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/21/26
- Proverbs 21:27 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/21/27
- Proverbs 21:28 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/21/28
- Proverbs 21:29 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/21/29
- Proverbs 21:30 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/21/30
- Proverbs 21:31 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/21/31