13Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he will also cry out, but shall not be heard.
14A gift in secret pacifies anger, and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.
15It is joy to the righteous to do justice; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
16The man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall rest in the assembly of the departed spirits.
17He who loves pleasure will be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil won’t be rich.
18The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, the treacherous for the upright.
19It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.
20There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.
21He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honour.
22A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.
23Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
24The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.
25The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labour.
26There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.
27The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination— how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!
28A false witness will perish. A man who listens speaks to eternity.
Proverbs 21
Proverbs 21:13-28