Proverbs 21:12-31

21:12 The righteous [man] wisely considereth the house of the wicked: [but God] overthroweth the wicked for [their] wickedness. 21:13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. 21:14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom 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 wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead. 21:17 He that loveth pleasure [shall be] a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. 21:18 The wicked [shall be] a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright. 21:19 [It is] better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman. 21:20 [There is] treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. 21:21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. 21:22 A wise [man] scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof. 21:23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. 21:24 Proud [and] haughty scorner [is] his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. 21:25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. 21:26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not. 21:27 The sacrifice of the wicked [is] abomination: how much more, [when] he bringeth it with a wicked mind? 21:28 A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly. 21:29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but [as for] the upright, he directeth his way. 21:30 [There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD. 21:31 The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD.