Proverbs 21:1-11

21:1 The king’s heart [is] in the hand of the LORD, [as] the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. 21:2 Every way of a man [is] right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts. 21:3 To do justice and judgment [is] more acceptable to the LORD 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 desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes. 21:11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.