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YOUNG\'S LITERAL TRANSLATION
21:1 Rivulets of waters `is' the heart of a king in the hand of Jehovah, Wherever He pleaseth He inclineth it.
21:2 Every way of a man `is' right in his own eyes, And Jehovah is pondering hearts.
21:3 To do righteousness and judgment, Is chosen of Jehovah rather than sacrifice.
21:4 Loftiness of eyes, and breadth of heart, Tillage of the wicked `is' sin.
21:5 The purposes of the diligent `are' only to advantage, And of every hasty one, only to want.
21:6 The making of treasures by a lying tongue, `Is' a vanity driven away of those seeking death.
21:7 The spoil of the wicked catcheth them, Because they have refused to do judgment.
21:8 Froward `is' the way of a man who is vile, And the pure -- upright `is' his work.
21:9 Better to sit on a corner of the roof, Than `with' a woman of contentions and a house of company.
21:10 The soul of the wicked hath desired evil, Not gracious in his eyes is his neighbour.
21:11 When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge.
21:12 The Righteous One is acting wisely Towards the house of the wicked, He is overthrowing the wicked for wickedness.
21:13 Whoso is shutting his ear from the cry of the poor, He also doth cry, and is not answered.
21:14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger, And a bribe in the bosom strong fury.
21:15 To do justice `is' joy to the righteous, But ruin to workers of iniquity.
21:16 A man who is wandering from the way of understanding, In an assembly of Rephaim resteth.
21:17 Whoso `is' loving mirth `is' a poor man, Whoso is loving wine and oil maketh no wealth.
21:18 The wicked `is' an atonement for the righteous, And for the upright the treacherous dealer.
21:19 Better to dwell in a wilderness land, Than `with' a woman of contentions and anger.
21:20 A treasure to be desired, and oil, `Is' in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up.
21:21 Whoso is pursuing righteousness and kindness, Findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
21:22 A city of the mighty hath the wise gone up, And bringeth down the strength of its confidence.
21:23 Whoso is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping from adversities his soul.
21:24 Proud, haughty, scorner `is' his name, Who is working in the wrath of pride.
21:25 The desire of the slothful slayeth him, For his hands have refused to work.
21:26 All the day desiring he hath desired, And the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.
21:27 The sacrifice of the wicked `is' abomination, Much more when in wickedness he bringeth it.
21:28 A false witness doth perish, And an attentive man for ever speaketh.
21:29 A wicked man hath hardened by his face, And the upright -- he prepareth his way.
21:30 There is no wisdom, nor understanding, Nor counsel, over-against Jehovah.
21:31 A horse is prepared for a day of battle, And the deliverance `is' of Jehovah!