Chapter 21
001
The queen's heart is in Yahweh's hand like the watercourses. She turns it wherever she desires.
002
Every way of a woman is right in her own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the hearts.
003
To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice.
004
A high look, and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, is sin.
005
The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.
006
Getting treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.
007
The violence of the wicked will drive them away, because they refuse to do what is right.
008
The way of the guilty is devious, but the conduct of the innocent is upright.
009
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than to share a house with a contentious man.
010
The soul of the wicked desires evil; her neighbor finds no mercy in her eyes.
011
When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, she receives knowledge.
012
The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked, and brings the wicked to ruin.
013
Whoever stops her ears at the cry of the poor, she will also cry out, but shall not be heard.
014
A gift in secret pacifies anger; and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.
015
It is joy to the righteous to do justice; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
016
The woman who wanders out of the way of understanding shall rest in the assembly of the dead.
017
She who loves pleasure shall be a poor woman. She who loves wine and oil shall not be rich.
018
The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; the treacherous for the upright.
019
It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful man.
020
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish woman swallows it up.
021
She who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.
022
A wise woman scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.
023
Whoever guards her mouth and her tongue keeps her soul from troubles.
024
The proud and haughty woman, "scoffer" is her name; she works in the arrogance of pride.
025
The desire of the sluggard kills her, for her hands refuse to labor.
026
There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don't withhold.
027
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: how much more, when she brings it with a wicked mind!
028
A false witness will perish, and a woman who listens speaks to eternity.
029
A wicked woman hardens her face; but as for the upright, she establishes her ways.
030
There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against Yahweh.
031
The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but victory is with Yahweh.