Proverbs Capítulo 21

21 : 1 The king's heart is in the hand of Jehovah as streams of water. He turns it wherever he will.

21 : 2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Jehovah weighs the hearts.

21 : 3 To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice.

21 : 4 A high look, and a proud heart, even the lamp of the wicked, is sin.

21 : 5 The thoughts of a diligent man lead only to abundance, but everyone who is hasty, only to want.

21 : 6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vapor driven to and fro by those who seek death.

21 : 7 The violence of the wicked shall sweep them away, because they refuse to do justice.

21 : 8 The way of him who is laden with guilt is exceedingly crooked, but as for a pure man, his work is right.

21 : 9 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a contentious woman in a wide house.

21 : 10 The soul of a wicked man desires evil. His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.

21 : 11 When a scoffer is punished, a simple man is made wise, and when a wise man is instructed, he receives knowledge.

21 : 12 A righteous man considers the house of the wicked: the wicked are overthrown to ruin.

21 : 13 He who stops his ears at the cry of a poor man, he also shall cry, but shall not be heard.

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

21 : 15 It is joy to the righteous to do justice, but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

21 : 16 The man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall rest in the assembly of the dead.

21 : 17 He who loves pleasure shall be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil shall not be rich.

21 : 18 A wicked man is a ransom for a righteous man, and the treacherous dealer for the upright.

21 : 19 It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.

21 : 20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of a wise man, but a foolish man swallows it up.

21 : 21 He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.

21 : 22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of the confidence of it.

21 : 23 He who keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

21 : 24 The proud and haughty man, scoffer is his name. He works in the arrogance of pride.

21 : 25 The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.

21 : 26 There is he who covets greedily all the day long, but the righteous gives and does not withhold.

21 : 27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination. How much more when he brings it with a wicked mind!

21 : 28 A false witness shall perish, but the man who hears shall speak so as to endure.

21 : 29 A wicked man hardens his face, but as for an upright man, he establishes his ways.

21 : 30 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against Jehovah.

21 : 31 The horse is prepared against the day of battle, but victory is from Jehovah.