Proverbs 21 — ENGLXXUP

21 Verse 1 As a rush of water, so is the king’s heart in God’s hand: ^{Verse 2} Every man seems to himself righteous; ^{Verse 3} To do justly and to speak truth, ^{Verse 4} A high-minded man is stouthearted in his pride; ^{Verse 6} He that gathers treasures with a lying tongue ^{Verse 7} Destruction shall lodge with the ungodly; ^{Verse 8} To the froward God sends froward ways; ^{Verse 9} It is better to dwell in a corner on the housetop, ^{Verse 10} The soul of the ungodly shall not be pitied by any man. ^{Verse 11} When an intemperate man is punished the simple becomes wiser: ^{Verse 12} A righteous man understands the hearts of the ungodly: ^{Verse 13} He that stops his ears from hearing the poor, ^{Verse 14} A secret gift calms anger: ^{Verse 15} It is the joy of the righteous to do judgment: ^{Verse 16} A man that wanders out of the way of righteousness, ^{Verse 17} A poor man loves mirth, ^{Verse 18} And a transgressor is the abomination of a righteous man. ^{Verse 19} It is better to dwell in a wilderness ^{Verse 20} A desirable treasure will rest on the mouth of the wise; ^{Verse 21} The way of righteousness and mercy will find life and glory. ^{Verse 22} A wise man assaults strong cities, ^{Verse 23} He that keeps his mouth and his tongue ^{Verse 24} A bold and self-willed and insolent man is called a pest: ^{Verse 25} Desires kill the sluggard; ^{Verse 26} An ungodly man entertains evil desires all the day: ^{Verse 27} The sacrifices of the ungodly are abomination to the Lord, ^{Verse 28} A false witness shall perish; ^{Verse 29} An ungodly man impudently withstands with his face; ^{Verse 30} There is no wisdom, there is no courage, ^{Verse 31} A horse is prepared for the day of battle;