# Proverbs 21 ## Proverbs 21:1 - [KJV] The king's heart *is* in the hand of the LORD, *as* the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. - [ASV] The king's heart is in the hand of Jehovah as the watercourses: He turneth it whithersoever he will. - [YLT] Rivulets of waters *is* the heart of a king in the hand of Jehovah, Wherever He pleaseth He inclineth it. ### Notes on Proverbs 21:1 - ## Proverbs 21:2 - [KJV] Every way of a man *is* right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts. - [ASV] Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the hearts. - [YLT] Every way of a man *is* right in his own eyes, And Jehovah is pondering hearts. ### Notes on Proverbs 21:2 - ## Proverbs 21:3 - [KJV] To do justice and judgment *is* more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. - [ASV] To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice. - [YLT] To do righteousness and judgment, Is chosen of Jehovah rather than sacrifice. ### Notes on Proverbs 21:3 - ## Proverbs 21:4 - [KJV] An high look, and a proud heart, *and* the plowing of the wicked, *is* sin. - [ASV] A high look, and a proud heart, *Even* the lamp of the wicked, is sin. - [YLT] Loftiness of eyes, and breadth of heart, Tillage of the wicked *is* sin. ### Notes on Proverbs 21:4 - ## Proverbs 21:5 - [KJV] The thoughts of the diligent *tend* only to plenteousness; but of every one *that is* hasty only to want. - [ASV] The thoughts of the diligent *tend* only to plenteousness; But every one that is hasty *hasteth* only to want. - [YLT] The purposes of the diligent *are* only to advantage, And of every hasty one, only to want. ### Notes on Proverbs 21:5 - ## Proverbs 21:6 - [KJV] The getting of treasures by a lying tongue *is* a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death. - [ASV] The getting of treasures by a lying tongue Is a vapor driven to and fro by them that seek death. - [YLT] The making of treasures by a lying tongue, *Is* a vanity driven away of those seeking death. ### Notes on Proverbs 21:6 - ## Proverbs 21:7 - [KJV] The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment. - [ASV] The violence of the wicked shall sweep them away, Because they refuse to do justice. - [YLT] The spoil of the wicked catcheth them, Because they have refused to do judgment. ### Notes on Proverbs 21:7 - ## Proverbs 21:8 - [KJV] The way of man *is* froward and strange: but *as for* the pure, his work *is* right. - [ASV] The way of him that is laden with guilt is exceeding crooked; But as for the pure, his work is right. - [YLT] Froward *is* the way of a man who is vile, And the pure -- upright *is* his work. ### Notes on Proverbs 21:8 - ## Proverbs 21:9 - [KJV] *It is* better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house. - [ASV] It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than with a contentious woman in a wide house. - [YLT] Better to sit on a corner of the roof, Than *with* a woman of contentions and a house of company. ### Notes on Proverbs 21:9 - ## Proverbs 21:10 - [KJV] The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes. - [ASV] The soul of the wicked desireth evil: His neighbor findeth no favor in his eyes. - [YLT] The soul of the wicked hath desired evil, Not gracious in his eyes is his neighbour. ### Notes on Proverbs 21:10 - ## Proverbs 21:11 - [KJV] When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. - [ASV] When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. - [YLT] When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge. ### Notes on Proverbs 21:11 - ## Proverbs 21:12 - [KJV] The righteous *man* wisely considereth the house of the wicked: *but God* overthroweth the wicked for *their* wickedness. - [ASV] The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked, *How* the wicked are overthrown to *their* ruin. - [YLT] The Righteous One is acting wisely Towards the house of the wicked, He is overthrowing the wicked for wickedness. ### Notes on Proverbs 21:12 - ## Proverbs 21:13 - [KJV] Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. - [ASV] Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, He also shall cry, but shall not be heard. - [YLT] Whoso is shutting his ear from the cry of the poor, He also doth cry, and is not answered. ### Notes on Proverbs 21:13 - ## Proverbs 21:14 - [KJV] A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath. - [ASV] A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath. - [YLT] A gift in secret pacifieth anger, And a bribe in the bosom strong fury. ### Notes on Proverbs 21:14 - ## Proverbs 21:15 - [KJV] *It is* joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction *shall be* to the workers of iniquity. - [ASV] It is joy to the righteous to do justice; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity. - [YLT] To do justice *is* joy to the righteous, But ruin to workers of iniquity. ### Notes on Proverbs 21:15 - ## Proverbs 21:16 - [KJV] The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead. - [ASV] The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding Shall rest in the assembly of the dead. - [YLT] A man who is wandering from the way of understanding, In an assembly of Rephaim resteth. ### Notes on Proverbs 21:16 - ## Proverbs 21:17 - [KJV] He that loveth pleasure *shall be* a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. - [ASV] He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: He that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. - [YLT] Whoso *is* loving mirth *is* a poor man, Whoso is loving wine and oil maketh no wealth. ### Notes on Proverbs 21:17 - ## Proverbs 21:18 - [KJV] The wicked *shall be* a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright. - [ASV] The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; And the treacherous *cometh* in the stead of the upright. - [YLT] The wicked *is* an atonement for the righteous, And for the upright the treacherous dealer. ### Notes on Proverbs 21:18 - ## Proverbs 21:19 - [KJV] *It is* better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman. - [ASV] It is better to dwell in a desert land, Than with a contentious and fretful woman. - [YLT] Better to dwell in a wilderness land, Than *with* a woman of contentions and anger. ### Notes on Proverbs 21:19 - ## Proverbs 21:20 - [KJV] *There is* treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. - [ASV] There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up. - [YLT] A treasure to be desired, and oil, *Is* in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up. ### Notes on Proverbs 21:20 - ## Proverbs 21:21 - [KJV] He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. - [ASV] He that followeth after righteousness and kindness Findeth life, righteousness, and honor. - [YLT] Whoso is pursuing righteousness and kindness, Findeth life, righteousness, and honour. ### Notes on Proverbs 21:21 - ## Proverbs 21:22 - [KJV] A wise *man* scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof. - [ASV] A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof. - [YLT] A city of the mighty hath the wise gone up, And bringeth down the strength of its confidence. ### Notes on Proverbs 21:22 - ## Proverbs 21:23 - [KJV] Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. - [ASV] Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles. - [YLT] Whoso is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping from adversities his soul. ### Notes on Proverbs 21:23 - ## Proverbs 21:24 - [KJV] Proud *and* haughty scorner *is* his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. - [ASV] The proud and haughty man, scoffer is his name; He worketh in the arrogance of pride. - [YLT] Proud, haughty, scorner *is* his name, Who is working in the wrath of pride. ### Notes on Proverbs 21:24 - ## Proverbs 21:25 - [KJV] The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. - [ASV] The desire of the sluggard killeth him; For his hands refuse to labor. - [YLT] The desire of the slothful slayeth him, For his hands have refused to work. ### Notes on Proverbs 21:25 - ## Proverbs 21:26 - [KJV] He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not. - [ASV] There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; But the righteous giveth and withholdeth not. - [YLT] All the day desiring he hath desired, And the righteous giveth and withholdeth not. ### Notes on Proverbs 21:26 - ## Proverbs 21:27 - [KJV] The sacrifice of the wicked *is* abomination: how much more, *when* he bringeth it with a wicked mind? - [ASV] The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: How much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind! - [YLT] The sacrifice of the wicked *is* abomination, Much more when in wickedness he bringeth it. ### Notes on Proverbs 21:27 - ## Proverbs 21:28 - [KJV] A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly. - [ASV] A false witness shall perish; But the man that heareth shall speak so as to endure. - [YLT] A false witness doth perish, And an attentive man for ever speaketh. ### Notes on Proverbs 21:28 - ## Proverbs 21:29 - [KJV] A wicked man hardeneth his face: but *as for* the upright, he directeth his way. - [ASV] A wicked man hardeneth his face; But as for the upright, he establisheth his ways. - [YLT] A wicked man hath hardened by his face, And the upright -- he prepareth his way. ### Notes on Proverbs 21:29 - ## Proverbs 21:30 - [KJV] *There is* no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD. - [ASV] There is no wisdom nor understanding Nor counsel against Jehovah. - [YLT] There is no wisdom, nor understanding, Nor counsel, over-against Jehovah. ### Notes on Proverbs 21:30 - ## Proverbs 21:31 - [KJV] The horse *is* prepared against the day of battle: but safety *is* of the LORD. - [ASV] The horse is prepared against the day of battle; But victory is of Jehovah. - [YLT] A horse is prepared for a day of battle, And the deliverance *is* of Jehovah! ### Notes on Proverbs 21:31 -