Proverbs 21 - Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

21 Rivulets of waters [is] the heart of a king in the hand of Jehovah, Wherever He pleaseth He inclineth it.

2 Every way of a man [is] right in his own eyes, And Jehovah is pondering hearts.

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

4 Loftiness of eyes, and breadth of heart, Tillage of the wicked [is] sin.

5 The purposes of the diligent [are] only to advantage, And of every hasty one, only to want.

6 The making of treasures by a lying tongue, [Is] a vanity driven away of those seeking death.

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

8 Froward [is] the way of a man who is vile, And the pure -- upright [is] his work.

9 Better to sit on a corner of the roof, Than [with] a woman of contentions and a house of company.

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

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

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

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

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

15 To do justice [is] joy to the righteous, But ruin to workers of iniquity.

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

17 Whoso [is] loving mirth [is] a poor man, Whoso is loving wine and oil maketh no wealth.

18 The wicked [is] an atonement for the righteous, And for the upright the treacherous dealer.

19 Better to dwell in a wilderness land, Than [with] a woman of contentions and anger.

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

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

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

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

24 Proud, haughty, scorner [is] his name, Who is working in the wrath of pride.

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

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

27 The sacrifice of the wicked [is] abomination, Much more when in wickedness he bringeth it.

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

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

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

31 A horse is prepared for a day of battle, And the deliverance [is] of Jehovah!

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Proverbs 21 - Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

21 Rivulets of waters [is] the heart of a king in the hand of Jehovah, Wherever He pleaseth He inclineth it. 2 Every way of a man [is] right in his own eyes, And Jehovah is pondering hearts. 3 To do righteousness and judgment, Is chosen of Jehovah rather than sacrifice. 4 Loftiness of eyes, and brea...
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Proverbs 21 - Wycliffe Bible (WYC)

21 As partings of waters, so the heart of the king is in the power of the Lord; whither ever he will, he shall bow it. (Like out-flowings of water, is the king’s heart in the Lord’s hand; he shall turn it wherever he will, or desireth.) 2 Each way of a man seemeth rightful to himself; but the Lord w...
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Proverbs 21 - World English Bible (WEB)

21 The king’s heart is in Yahweh’s hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires.2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the hearts.3 To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice.4 A high look and a proud heart, the lamp of the wi...
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Proverbs 21 - The Voice (VOICE)

21 The king’s heart is like a channel of water directed by the Eternal: He chooses which way He bends it.2 Everyone may think his own way of living is right, but the Eternal examines our hearts.3 To do what is right and to seek justice— these please Him more than sacrifice.4 The lamp of the wicked l...
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Proverbs 21 - Tree of Life Version (TLV)

Adonai Weighs the Heart21 A king’s heart is like a stream of water in the hand of Adonai;he directs it wherever He wants.[a]2 All a man’s ways seem right in his own eyes,but Adonai weighs the heart.3 To do righteousness and justiceis more acceptable to Adonai than sacrifice.4 Haughty eyes and a prou...
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Proverbs 21 - Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE)

21 The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will.2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart.3 To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart, the lamp of th...
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Proverbs 21 - Revised Standard Version (RSV)

21 The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will.2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart.3 To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart, the lamp of th...
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Proverbs 21 - New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised (NRSVA)

21 The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will.2 All deeds are right in the sight of the doer, but the Lord weighs the heart.3 To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart— the lamp of t...
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Proverbs 21 - New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

21 The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will.2 All deeds are right in the sight of the doer, but the Lord weighs the heart.(A)3 To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.(B)4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart— the lam...
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Proverbs 21 - New Living Translation (NLT)

21 The king’s heart is like a stream of water directed by the Lord; he guides it wherever he pleases. 2 People may be right in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their heart. 3 The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just than when we offer him sacrifices. 4 Haughty eyes, a proud he...
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Proverbs 21 - New Life Version (NLV)

21 The heart of the king is like rivers of water in the hand of the Lord. He turns it where He wishes. 2 Every man’s way is right in his own eyes, but the Lord knows the hearts. 3 To do what is right and good and fair is more pleasing to the Lord than gifts given on the altar in worship. 4 Eyes lift...
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Proverbs 21 - New King James Version (NKJV)

The Lord Considers the Heart21 The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord,Like the [a]rivers of water;He turns it wherever He wishes. 2 (A)Every way of a man is right in his own eyes,(B)But the Lord weighs the hearts. 3 (C)To do righteousness and justiceIs more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice...
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Proverbs 21 - New International Version - UK (NIVUK)

21 In the Lord’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water that he channels towards all who please him. 2 A person may think their own ways are right, but the Lord weighs the heart. 3 To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. 4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart – the ...
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Proverbs 21 - New International Version (NIV)

21 In the Lord’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water that he channels toward all who please him.(A) 2 A person may think their own ways are right, but the Lord weighs the heart.(B) 3 To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.(C) 4 Haughty eyes(D) and a proud h...
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Proverbs 21 - New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

21 In the Lord’s hand the king’s heart is like a stream of water. The Lord directs it toward all those who please him. 2 A person might think their own ways are right. But the Lord knows what they are thinking. 3 Do what is right and fair. The Lord accepts that more than sacrifices. 4 The proud eyes...
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Proverbs 21 - New English Translation (NET)

21 The king’s heart[a] is in the hand[b] of the Lord like channels of water;[c]he turns it wherever he wants.2 All a person’s ways seem right in his own opinion,[d]but the Lord evaluates[e] his thoughts.[f]3 To do righteousness and justiceis more acceptable[g] to the Lord than sacrifice.[h]4 Haughty...
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