{"meta":{"source":"Prime Bible","sourceUrl":"https://primebible.com","license":"Public domain (translation text); see citation policy at /citation-policy","organization":"501(c)(3) nonprofit — EIN 41-2531951","canonicalUrl":"https://primebible.com/kjv/proverbs/21","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-05-30T08:36:00.011Z"},"reference":{"translation":"KJV","book":"Proverbs","bookSlug":"proverbs","chapter":21,"testament":"OLD"},"navigation":{"previousChapter":20,"nextChapter":22,"totalChapters":31,"totalVerses":31},"verses":[{"verseNumber":1,"text":"The king's heart <i>is</i> in the hand of the LORD, <i>as</i> the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will."},{"verseNumber":2,"text":"Every way of a man <i>is</i> right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts."},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"To do justice and judgment <i>is</i> more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice."},{"verseNumber":4,"text":"An high look, and a proud heart, <i>and</i> the plowing of the wicked, <i>is</i> sin."},{"verseNumber":5,"text":"The thoughts of the diligent <i>tend</i> only to plenteousness; but of every one <i>that is</i> hasty only to want."},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"The getting of treasures by a lying tongue <i>is</i> a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death."},{"verseNumber":7,"text":"The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment."},{"verseNumber":8,"text":"The way of man <i>is</i> froward and strange: but <i>as for</i> the pure, his work <i>is</i> right."},{"verseNumber":9,"text":"<i>It is</i> better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house."},{"verseNumber":10,"text":"The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes."},{"verseNumber":11,"text":"When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge."},{"verseNumber":12,"text":"The righteous <i>man</i> wisely considereth the house of the wicked: <i>but God</i> overthroweth the wicked for <i>their</i> wickedness."},{"verseNumber":13,"text":"Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard."},{"verseNumber":14,"text":"A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath."},{"verseNumber":15,"text":"<i>It is</i> joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction <i>shall be</i> to the workers of iniquity."},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead."},{"verseNumber":17,"text":"He that loveth pleasure <i>shall be</i> a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich."},{"verseNumber":18,"text":"The wicked <i>shall be</i> a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright."},{"verseNumber":19,"text":"<i>It is</i> better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman."},{"verseNumber":20,"text":"<i>There is</i> treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up."},{"verseNumber":21,"text":"He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour."},{"verseNumber":22,"text":"A wise <i>man</i> scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof."},{"verseNumber":23,"text":"Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles."},{"verseNumber":24,"text":"Proud <i>and</i> haughty scorner <i>is</i> his name, who dealeth in proud wrath."},{"verseNumber":25,"text":"The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour."},{"verseNumber":26,"text":"He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not."},{"verseNumber":27,"text":"The sacrifice of the wicked <i>is</i> abomination: how much more, <i>when</i> he bringeth it with a wicked mind?"},{"verseNumber":28,"text":"A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly."},{"verseNumber":29,"text":"A wicked man hardeneth his face: but <i>as for</i> the upright, he directeth his way."},{"verseNumber":30,"text":"<i>There is</i> no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD."},{"verseNumber":31,"text":"The horse <i>is</i> prepared against the day of battle: but safety <i>is</i> of the LORD."}],"citation":{"inline":"Proverbs 21 (KJV)","markdown":"[Proverbs 21](https://primebible.com/kjv/proverbs/21)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* KJV. https://primebible.com/kjv/proverbs/21 (accessed 2026-05-30)."}}