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PROV 21:1–21:31 ©

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Proverbs 21

21The king’s thoughts are like streams of water to Yahweh

→ he directs them to go wherever he wants.

2All a person’s ways seem right in their own eyes,

^ but Yahweh evaluates motives.

3To do what’s right and fair

→ is more desirable to Yahweh than sacrificing.

4Arrogance and pride—the lamp of wicked people,

→ is disobeying Yahweh.

5The plans of diligent people will only lead to abundance,

^ but those who just rush around will only get poverty.

6Wealth that’s acquired via a lying tongue,

→ will be like a quick breath for those seeking death.

7The violence of wicked people will drag them away,

because they refuse to apply justice.

8The paths of a guilty person are crooked,

^ but well-behaved people act with decency.

9It’s better to live in the corner of the attic[fn]

than inside the main house with the company of an argumentative wife.

10Wicked people have a strong, inner craving for evil.

→ Even their neighbours won’t be shown any favour.

11By punishing a mocker, a naive person becomes wise,

≈ and when wise people are instructed, they acquire knowledge.

12People who do what’s right pay attention to the wicked person’s house,

→ subverting the wicked until they’re ruined.

13Any person who shuts their ears to the cry of the poor

→ will also call out for help but won’t be answered.

14A discreet gift subdues anger,

≈ and a bribe quietens down a strong rage.

15The godly person enjoys promoting justice,

^ but brings terror to those doing wicked things.

16Anyone who wanders away from the path of insight,

→ will rest in the assembly of the dead.

17The lover of pleasure will become poor.

≈ Anyone who loves wine and rich food won’t become wealthy.

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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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