To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to YHVH (יהוה) than sacrifice.
21:1 The king's heart is in the hand of YHVH (יהוה), as the rivers of water: he turns it whithersoever he will.
21:2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but YHVH (יהוה) ponders the hearts.
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To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to YHVH (יהוה) than sacrifice.
21:4 An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.
21:5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.
21:6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
21:7 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.
21:8 The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.
21:9 It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
21:10 The soul of the wicked desirs evil: his neighbour finds no favour in his eyes.
21:11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receivs knowledge.
21:12 The righteous man wisely considers the house of the wicked: but Elohim (אלהים) overthrows the wicked for their wickedness.
21:13 Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not be heard.
21:14 A gift in secret pacifies anger, And a bribe behind the back, strong wrath.
21:15 It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
21:16 The man that wanders out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
21:17 He who loves pleasure will be a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not be rich.
21:18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, And the unfaithful for the upright.
21:19 Better to dwell in the wilderness, Than with a contentious and angry woman.
21:20 There is desirable treasure, And oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man squanders it.
21:21 He that follows after righteousness and mercy finds life, righteousness, and honour.
21:22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty, And brings down the trusted stronghold.
21:23 Whoever guards his mouth and tongue Keeps his soul from troubles.
21:24 A proud and haughty man—"Scoffer" is his name; He acts with arrogant pride.
21:25 The desire of the slothful kills him; for his hands refuse to labour.
21:26 He covets greedily all the day long: but the righteous gives and spares not.
21:27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; How much more when he brings it with wicked intent!
21:28 A false witness shall perish: but the man that hears speaks constantly.
21:29 A wicked man hardens his face: but [as for the upright, he directs his way.
21:30 There is no wisdom or understanding Or counsel against YHVH (יהוה).
21:31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But deliverance is of YHVH (יהוה).