{"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/ylt/proverbs/21","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-06-17T09:28:49.947Z"},"reference":{"translation":"YLT","book":"Proverbs","bookSlug":"proverbs","chapter":21,"testament":"OLD"},"navigation":{"previousChapter":20,"nextChapter":22,"totalChapters":31,"totalVerses":31},"verses":[{"verseNumber":1,"text":"Rivulets of waters is the heart of a king in the hand of Jehovah, Wherever He pleaseth He inclineth it."},{"verseNumber":2,"text":"Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, And Jehovah is pondering hearts."},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"To do righteousness and judgment, Is chosen of Jehovah rather than sacrifice."},{"verseNumber":4,"text":"Loftiness of eyes, and breadth of heart, Tillage of the wicked is sin."},{"verseNumber":5,"text":"The purposes of the diligent are only to advantage, And of every hasty one, only to want."},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"The making of treasures by a lying tongue, Is a vanity driven away of those seeking death."},{"verseNumber":7,"text":"The spoil of the wicked catcheth them, Because they have refused to do judgment."},{"verseNumber":8,"text":"Froward is the way of a man who is vile, And the pure — upright is his work."},{"verseNumber":9,"text":"Better to sit on a corner of the roof, Than with a woman of contentions and a house of company."},{"verseNumber":10,"text":"The soul of the wicked hath desired evil, Not gracious in his eyes is his neighbour."},{"verseNumber":11,"text":"When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge."},{"verseNumber":12,"text":"The Righteous One is acting wisely Towards the house of the wicked, He is overthrowing the wicked for wickedness."},{"verseNumber":13,"text":"Whoso is shutting his ear from the cry of the poor, He also doth cry, and is not answered."},{"verseNumber":14,"text":"A gift in secret pacifieth anger, And a bribe in the bosom strong fury."},{"verseNumber":15,"text":"To do justice is joy to the righteous, But ruin to workers of iniquity."},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"A man who is wandering from the way of understanding, In an assembly of Rephaim resteth."},{"verseNumber":17,"text":"Whoso is loving mirth is a poor man, Whoso is loving wine and oil maketh no wealth."},{"verseNumber":18,"text":"The wicked is an atonement for the righteous, And for the upright the treacherous dealer."},{"verseNumber":19,"text":"Better to dwell in a wilderness land, Than with a woman of contentions and anger."},{"verseNumber":20,"text":"A treasure to be desired, and oil, Is in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up."},{"verseNumber":21,"text":"Whoso is pursuing righteousness and kindness, Findeth life, righteousness, and honour."},{"verseNumber":22,"text":"A city of the mighty hath the wise gone up, And bringeth down the strength of its confidence."},{"verseNumber":23,"text":"Whoso is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping from adversities his soul."},{"verseNumber":24,"text":"Proud, haughty, scorner is his name, Who is working in the wrath of pride."},{"verseNumber":25,"text":"The desire of the slothful slayeth him, For his hands have refused to work."},{"verseNumber":26,"text":"All the day desiring he hath desired, And the righteous giveth and withholdeth not."},{"verseNumber":27,"text":"The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination, Much more when in wickedness he bringeth it."},{"verseNumber":28,"text":"A false witness doth perish, And an attentive man for ever speaketh."},{"verseNumber":29,"text":"A wicked man hath hardened by his face, And the upright — he prepareth his way."},{"verseNumber":30,"text":"There is no wisdom, nor understanding, Nor counsel, over-against Jehovah."},{"verseNumber":31,"text":"A horse is prepared for a day of battle, And the deliverance is of Jehovah!"}],"citation":{"inline":"Proverbs 21 (YLT)","markdown":"[Proverbs 21](https://primebible.com/ylt/proverbs/21)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* YLT. https://primebible.com/ylt/proverbs/21 (accessed 2026-06-17)."}}