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21 The king’s thoughts are like streams of water to Yahweh—
→ he directs them to go wherever he wants.
2 All a person’s ways seem right in their own eyes,
^ but Yahweh evaluates motives.
→ is more desirable to Yahweh than sacrificing.
4 Arrogance and pride—the lamp of wicked people,
→ is disobeying Yahweh.
5 The plans of diligent people will only lead to abundance,
^ but those who just rush around will only get poverty.
6 Wealth that’s acquired via a lying tongue,
→ will be like a quick breath for those seeking death.
7 The violence of wicked people will drag them away,
because they refuse to apply justice.
8 The paths of a guilty person are crooked,
^ but well-behaved people act with decency.
9 It’s better to live in the corner of the attic[fn]
than inside the main house with the company of an argumentative wife.
10 Wicked people have a strong, inner craving for evil.
→ Even their neighbours won’t be shown any favour.
11 By punishing a mocker, a naive person becomes wise,
≈ and when wise people are instructed, they acquire knowledge.
12 People who do what’s right pay attention to the wicked person’s house,
→ subverting the wicked until they’re ruined.
13 Any person who shuts their ears to the cry of the poor
→ will also call out for help but won’t be answered.
14 A discreet gift subdues anger,
≈ and a bribe quietens down a strong rage.
15 The godly person enjoys promoting justice,
^ but brings terror to those doing wicked things.
16 Anyone who wanders away from the path of insight,
→ will rest in the assembly of the dead.
17 The lover of pleasure will become poor.
≈ Anyone who loves wine and rich food won’t become wealthy.
18 A wicked person becomes the payment to free someone who does what’s right,
≈ and a treacherous person to free a godly person.
19 It’s better to live in a wilderness region,
than with a wife who’s argumentative and negative.
20 Precious treasures and oil will be in the house of a wise person,
^ but a foolish person consumes it all.
21 The person who strives to do what’s right and who shows loyal commitment,
→ will find life, forgiveness, and honour.
22 A wise man can climb up into a city of warriors,
→ and bring down the strength of its confidence.
23 Any person who guards their mouth and tongue
→ will keep trouble away from their life.
24 A proud and arrogant person is called a mocker,
→ because they act with arrogant presumption.
25 The craving of slackers will kill them,
because their hands refuse to work.
26 All day long, they fantasise their craving,
^ but people who do what’s right, give without holding back.
27 The wicked person’s sacrifice is detestable,
because it’s brought with evil intent.
^ but a good listener will speak out success.
29 The wicked person makes their face look stern,
^ but godly people carefully consider their ways.
30 There’s no wisdom or understanding
or advice that would oppose Yahweh.
31 A horse is prepared for the day of battle,
^ but the victory belongs to Yahweh.
21:9 We made an adjustment here for most of our readers in houses with sloping roofs, as distinct from living in an arid climate and having a flat roof.
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