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

On Life and Conduct

Pro 21:1

Pro 21:1Rivulets of waters is the heart of a king in the hand of Jehovah, Wherever He pleaseth He inclineth it.

Pro 21:2

Pro 21:2Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, And Jehovah is pondering hearts.

Pro 21:3

Pro 21:3To do righteousness and judgment, Is chosen of Jehovah rather than sacrifice.

Pro 21:4

Pro 21:4Loftiness of eyes, and breadth of heart, Tillage of the wicked is sin.

Pro 21:5

Pro 21:5The purposes of the diligent are only to advantage, And of every hasty one, only to want.

Pro 21:6

Pro 21:6The making of treasures by a lying tongue, Is a vanity driven away of those seeking death.

Pro 21:7

Pro 21:7The spoil of the wicked catcheth them, Because they have refused to do judgment.

Pro 21:8

Pro 21:8Froward is the way of a man who is vile, And the pure -- upright is his work.

Pro 21:9

Pro 21:9Better to sit on a corner of the roof, Than with a woman of contentions and a house of company.

Pro 21:10

Pro 21:10The soul of the wicked hath desired evil, Not gracious in his eyes is his neighbour.

Pro 21:11

Pro 21:11When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge.

Pro 21:12

Pro 21:12The Righteous One is acting wisely Towards the house of the wicked, He is overthrowing the wicked for wickedness.

Pro 21:13

Pro 21:13Whoso is shutting his ear from the cry of the poor, He also doth cry, and is not answered.

Pro 21:14

Pro 21:14A gift in secret pacifieth anger, And a bribe in the bosom strong fury.

Pro 21:15

Pro 21:15To do justice is joy to the righteous, But ruin to workers of iniquity.

Pro 21:16

Pro 21:16A man who is wandering from the way of understanding, In an assembly of Rephaim resteth.

Pro 21:17

Pro 21:17Whoso is loving mirth is a poor man, Whoso is loving wine and oil maketh no wealth.

Pro 21:18

Pro 21:18The wicked is an atonement for the righteous, And for the upright the treacherous dealer.

Pro 21:19

Pro 21:19Better to dwell in a wilderness land, Than with a woman of contentions and anger.

Pro 21:20

Pro 21:20A treasure to be desired, and oil, Is in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up.

Pro 21:21

Pro 21:21Whoso is pursuing righteousness and kindness, Findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

Pro 21:22

Pro 21:22A city of the mighty hath the wise gone up, And bringeth down the strength of its confidence.

Pro 21:23

Pro 21:23Whoso is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping from adversities his soul.

Pro 21:24

Pro 21:24Proud, haughty, scorner is his name, Who is working in the wrath of pride.

Pro 21:25

Pro 21:25The desire of the slothful slayeth him, For his hands have refused to work.

Pro 21:26

Pro 21:26All the day desiring he hath desired, And the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.

Pro 21:27

Pro 21:27The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination, Much more when in wickedness he bringeth it.

Pro 21:28

Pro 21:28A false witness doth perish, And an attentive man for ever speaketh.

Pro 21:29

Pro 21:29A wicked man hath hardened by his face, And the upright -- he prepareth his way.

Pro 21:30

Pro 21:30There is no wisdom, nor understanding, Nor counsel, over-against Jehovah.

Pro 21:31

Pro 21:31A horse is prepared for a day of battle, And the deliverance is of Jehovah!

The Young's Literal Translation was translated by Robert Young, who believed in a strictly literal translation of God's word. This version of the Bible is in the public domain.

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

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