Proverbs 21
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- 1Rivulets of waters `is' the heart of a king in the hand of Jehovah, Wherever He pleaseth He inclineth it.
- פַּלְגֵי־
- פַּלְגֵיpal.gei-[is] streams ofH6388
- מַ֣יִם
- מַ֣יִםMa.yimwaterH4325G
- לֶב־
- לֶבlev-[the] heart ofH3820A
- מֶ֭לֶךְ
- מֶ֭לֶךְMe.lekha kingH4428G
- בְּיַד־
- יְהוָ֑ה
- יְהוָ֑הYah.wehYahwehH3068G
- עַֽל־
- עַֽל'al-toH5921A
- כָּל־
- כָּלkol-allH3605
- אֲשֶׁ֖ר
- אֲשֶׁ֖ר'a.SherthatH0834A
- יַחְפֹּ֣ץ
- יַחְפֹּ֣ץyach.Potzhe desiresH2654A
- יַטֶּֽנּוּ׃
- פַּלְגֵי־
- 2Every way of a man `is' right in his own eyes, And Jehovah is pondering hearts.
- 3To do righteousness and judgment, Is chosen of Jehovah rather than sacrifice.
- 4Loftiness of eyes, and breadth of heart, Tillage of the wicked `is' sin.
- 5The purposes of the diligent `are' only to advantage, And of every hasty one, only to want.
- 6The making of treasures by a lying tongue, `Is' a vanity driven away of those seeking death.
- 7The spoil of the wicked catcheth them, Because they have refused to do judgment.
- 8Froward `is' the way of a man who is vile, And the pure -- upright `is' his work.
- 9Better to sit on a corner of the roof, Than `with' a woman of contentions and a house of company.
- 10The soul of the wicked hath desired evil, Not gracious in his eyes is his neighbour.
- 11When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge.
- 12The Righteous One is acting wisely Towards the house of the wicked, He is overthrowing the wicked for wickedness.
- 13Whoso is shutting his ear from the cry of the poor, He also doth cry, and is not answered.
- 14A gift in secret pacifieth anger, And a bribe in the bosom strong fury.
- 15To do justice `is' joy to the righteous, But ruin to workers of iniquity.
- 16A man who is wandering from the way of understanding, In an assembly of Rephaim resteth.
- 17Whoso `is' loving mirth `is' a poor man, Whoso is loving wine and oil maketh no wealth.
- אִ֣ישׁ
- אִ֣ישׁ'ish[will be] a person ofH0376G
- מַ֭חְסוֹר
- מַ֭חְסוֹרMach.sorpovertyH4270
- אֹהֵ֣ב
- אֹהֵ֣ב'o.Hev[one who] lovesH0157G
- שִׂמְחָ֑ה
- שִׂמְחָ֑הsim.ChahpleasureH8057
- אֹהֵ֥ב
- אֹהֵ֥ב'o.Hev[one who] lovesH0157G
- יַֽיִן־
- יַֽיִןya.yin-wineH3196
- וָ֝שֶׁ֗מֶן
- לֹ֣א
- לֹ֣אlo'notH3808
- יַעֲשִֽׁיר׃
- יַעֲשִֽׁירya.'a.Shirhe will gain richesH6238
- אִ֣ישׁ
- 18The wicked `is' an atonement for the righteous, And for the upright the treacherous dealer.
- 19Better to dwell in a wilderness land, Than `with' a woman of contentions and anger.
- 20A treasure to be desired, and oil, `Is' in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up.
- 21Whoso is pursuing righteousness and kindness, Findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
- 22A city of the mighty hath the wise gone up, And bringeth down the strength of its confidence.
- 23Whoso is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping from adversities his soul.
- 24Proud, haughty, scorner `is' his name, Who is working in the wrath of pride.
- 25The desire of the slothful slayeth him, For his hands have refused to work.
- 26All the day desiring he hath desired, And the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.
- 27The sacrifice of the wicked `is' abomination, Much more when in wickedness he bringeth it.
- 28A false witness doth perish, And an attentive man for ever speaketh.
- 29A wicked man hath hardened by his face, And the upright -- he prepareth his way.
- 30There is no wisdom, nor understanding, Nor counsel, over-against Jehovah.
- 31A horse is prepared for a day of battle, And the deliverance `is' of Jehovah!
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