Proverbs 21:17-25 in English

¹⁷ He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: He that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; And the treacherous cometh in the stead of the upright.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a desert land, Than with a contentious and fretful woman.

²⁰ There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.

²¹ He that followeth after righteousness and kindness Findeth life, righteousness, and honor.

²² A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

²³ Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.

²⁴ The proud and haughty man, scoffer is his name; He worketh in the arrogance of pride.

²⁵ The desire of the sluggard killeth him; For his hands refuse to labor.

¹⁷ A poor man loves mirth, loving wine and oil in abundance;

¹⁸ and a transgressor is the abomination of a righteous man.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a wilderness than with a quarrelsome and talkative and passionate woman.

²⁰ A desirable treasure will rest on the mouth of the wise; but foolish men will swallow it up.

²¹ The way of righteousness and mercy will find life and glory.

²² A wise man assaults strong cities, and demolishes the fortress in which the ungodly trusted.

²³ He that keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from trouble.

²⁴ A bold and self-willed and insolent man is called a pest: and he that remembers injuries is a transgressor.

²⁵ Desires kill the sluggard; for his hands do not choose to do anything.

¹⁷ He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.

²⁰ There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

²¹ He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

²² A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

²³ Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

²⁴ Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

²⁵ The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

¹⁷ He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.

²⁰ There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

²¹ He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

²² A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

²³ Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

²⁴ Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

²⁵ The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

¹⁷ A poor man loves mirth, loving wine and oil in abundance;

¹⁸ and a transgressor is the abomination of a righteous man.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a wilderness than with a quarrelsome and talkative and passionate woman.

²⁰ A desirable treasure will rest on the mouth of the wise; but foolish men will swallow it up.

²¹ The way of righteousness and mercy will find life and glory.

²² A wise man assaults strong cities, and demolishes the fortress in which the ungodly trusted.

²³ He that keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from trouble.

²⁴ A bold and self-willed and insolent man is called a pest: and he that remembers injuries is a transgressor.

²⁵ Desires kill the sluggard; for his hands do not choose to do anything.

¹⁷ He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; and the treacherous cometh in the stead of the upright.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.

²⁰ There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.

²¹ He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

²² A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

²³ Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

²⁴ The proud and haughty man, scorner is his name, he worketh in the arrogance of pride.

²⁵ The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

¹⁷ Those who spend their money to buy ◄things that give them pleasure/things that cause them to feel happy► will become poor; those who love to spend money to buy wine and nice/fancy food MTY will never become rich.

¹⁸ Wicked people bring on themselves the sufferings that they were trying to cause righteous people to experience DOU.

¹⁹ It is better to live alone in a desert than to live with a wife who is always nagging and complaining.

²⁰ Wise people have many valuable things in their houses, but foolish people quickly spend/waste all their money.

²¹ Those who always try to act in a fair and kind way toward others will live a long time and be honored/respected.

²² A wise army commander helps his troops climb over a wall to attack a city that is defended by a strong army, with the result that they are able to ◄get over/destroy► the high walls that their enemies trusted would protect them.

²³ Those who are very careful about what they say MTY are able to avoid trouble.

²⁴ Those who make fun of everything that is good are proud and conceited DOU; they always act in an inconsiderate way toward others.

²⁵ Lazy people, who refuse to work, will die of hunger because they SYN do not earn money to buy food.

¹⁷ A poor man loves mirth, loving wine and oil in abundance;

¹⁸ and a transgressor is the abomination of a righteous man.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a wilderness than with a quarrelsome and talkative and passionate woman.

²⁰ A desirable treasure will rest on the mouth of the wise; but foolish men will swallow it up.

²¹ The way of righteousness and mercy will find life and glory.

²² A wise man assaults strong cities, and demolishes the fortress in which the ungodly trusted.

²³ He that keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from trouble.

²⁴ A bold and self-willed and insolent man is called a pest: and he that remembers injuries is a transgressor.

²⁵ Desires kill the sluggard; for his hands do not choose to do anything.

¹⁷ He who loves pleasure will be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil won’t be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, the treacherous for the upright.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.

²⁰ There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.

²¹ He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.

²² A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.

²³ Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

²⁴ The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.

²⁵ The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.

¹⁷ He who loves pleasure will be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil won’t be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, the treacherous for the upright.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.

²⁰ There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.

²¹ He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.

²² A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.

²³ Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

²⁴ The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.

²⁵ The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.

¹⁷ He who loves pleasure will be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil won’t be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, the treacherous for the upright.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.

²⁰ There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.

²¹ He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honour.

²² A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.

²³ Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

²⁴ The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.

²⁵ The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labour.

¹⁷ The lover of pleasure will be a poor man: the lover of wine and oil will not get wealth.

¹⁸ The evil-doer will be given as a price for the life of the good man, and the worker of deceit in the place of the upright.

¹⁹ It is better to be living in a waste land, than with a bitter-tongued and angry woman.

²⁰ There is a store of great value in the house of the wise, but it is wasted by the foolish man.

²¹ He who goes after righteousness and mercy will get life, righteousness, and honour.

²² A wise man goes up into the town of the strong ones, and overcomes its strength in which they put their faith.

²³ He who keeps watch over his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

²⁴ The man of pride, lifted up in soul, is named high-hearted; he is acting in an outburst of pride.

²⁵ The desire of the hater of work is death to him, for his hands will do no work.

¹⁷ He that loveth mirth shall be a poor man; he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, and a treacherous man in the stead of the upright.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a desert land. than with a contentious and irritable woman.

²⁰ There is costly store and oil in the dwelling of a wise man; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.

²¹ He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

²² A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

²³ Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

²⁴ Proud, arrogant, scorner is his name who dealeth in proud wrath.

²⁵ The desire of the sluggard killeth him; for his hands refuse to work:

¹⁷ He that loveth good cheer, shall be in want: he that loveth wine, and fat things, shall not be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked is delivered up for the just: and the unjust for the righteous.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a wilderness, than with a quarrelsome and passionate woman.

²⁰ There is a treasure to be desired, and oil in the dwelling of the just: and the foolish man shall spend it.

²¹ He that followeth justice and mercy, shall find life, justice, and glory.

²² The wise man hath scaled the city of the strong, and hath cast down the strength of the confidence thereof.

²³ He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soul from distress.

²⁴ The proud and the arrogant is called ignorant, who in anger worketh pride.

²⁵ Desires kill the slothful: for his hands have refused to work at all.

¹⁷ If you love pleasure you'll become poor; if you love wine and olive oil you won't ever be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked pay the price and not the good; those who are deceitful and not those who live right.

¹⁹ It's better to live in a desert than with an argumentative and bad-tempered wife.

²⁰ The wise hold on to their wealth and olive oil, but stupid people use up everything they have.

²¹ If you pursue goodness and trustworthy love, you'll find life, prosperity, and honor.

²² The wise can overcome a city belonging to strong warriors, and tear down the fortress they trusted to protect them.

²³ If you watch what you say, you can save yourself a lot of trouble.

²⁴ A proud, conceited, mocker—that's the name of those who act with insolent arrogance.

²⁵ Slackers die hungry because they refuse to work.

¹⁷ Hee that loueth pastime, shalbe a poore man: and he that loueth wine and oyle, shall not be riche.

¹⁸ The wicked shalbe a ransome for the iust, and the transgressour for the righteous.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in the wildernesse, then with a contentious and angry woman.

²⁰ In the house of the wise is a pleasant treasure and oyle: but a foolish man deuoureth it.

²¹ He that followeth after righteousnes and mercy, shall finde life, righteousnes, and glory.

²² A wise man goeth vp into the citie of the mightie, and casteth downe the strength of the confidence thereof.

²³ He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soule from afflictions.

²⁴ Proude, hautie and scornefull is his name that worketh in his arrogancie wrath.

²⁵ The desire of the slouthfull slayeth him: for his hands refuse to worke.

¹⁷ He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man; he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; and the faithless cometh in the stead of the upright.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.

²⁰ There is desirable treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.

²¹ He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, prosperity, and honour.

²² A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and bringeth down the stronghold wherein it trusteth.

²³ Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

²⁴ A proud and haughty man, scorner is his name, even he that dealeth in overbearing pride.

²⁵ The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

¹⁷ He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: He that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, And the transgressor for the upright.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in the wilderness, Than with a contentious and an angry woman.

²⁰ There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man spendeth it up.

²¹ He that followeth after righteousness and mercy Findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

²² A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

²³ Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.

²⁴ Proud and haughty scorner is his name, Who dealeth in proud wrath.

²⁵ The desire of the slothful killeth him; For his hands refuse to labour.

¹⁷ He that loveth pleasure will be a man of want: he that loveth wine and oil will not become rich.

¹⁸ The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the treacherous shall be put in the stead of the upright.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a quarrelsome and vexatious woman.

²⁰ There are a desirable treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man will swallow it up.

²¹ He that pursueth righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.

²² A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength in which they trusted.

²³ Whoso guardeth his mouth and his tongue guardeth his soul against distresses.

²⁴ The presumptuous and proud, scorner is his name, dealeth in the wrath of presumption.

²⁵ The longing of the slothful will kill him; for his hands refuse to labor.

¹⁷ A poor man loves mirth, Loving wine and oil in abundance;

¹⁸ And a transgressor is the abomination of a righteous man.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a wilderness Than with a quarrelsome and talkative and passionate woman.

²⁰ A desirable treasure will rest on the mouth of the wise; But foolish men will swallow it up.

²¹ The way of righteousness and mercy will find life and glory.

²² A wise man assaults strong cities, And demolishes the fortress in which the ungodly trusted.

²³ He that keeps his mouth and his tongue Keeps his soul from trouble.

²⁴ A bold and self-willed and insolent man is called a pest: And he that remembers injuries is a transgressor.

²⁵ Desires kill the sluggard; For his hands do not choose to do anything.

¹⁷ He that loveth pleasure will be a poor man; He that loveth wine and oil will not be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous! And in the room of the upright shall be the transgressor.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a desert land Than with a contentious and fretful woman.

²⁰ Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of the wise; But the foolish man swalloweth them up.

²¹ He who followeth after righteousness and mercy Shall find life, prosperity, and honor.

²² A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And bringeth down the strength in which it trusted.

²³ Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from trouble.

²⁴ The proud and haughty,—scoffer is his name; He acteth with haughty arrogance.

²⁵ The desire of the sluggard will destroy him; For his hands refuse to labor.

¹⁷ He who 'ahav ·affectionately loves· pleasure shall be a poor man. He who 'ahav ·affectionately loves· wine and oil shall not be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked is a ransom for the upright; the treacherous for the upright.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.

²⁰ There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.

²¹ He who follows after righteousness and cheshed ·loving-kindness· finds life, righteousness, and kavod ·weighty glory·.

²² A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.

²³ Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

²⁴ The proud and haughty man, “scoffer” is his name; he works in the arrogance of pride.

²⁵ The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.

¹⁷ Whoever loves pleasure will become poor; the one who loves wine and oil will not be rich.

¹⁸ A wicked person is ransom for the righteous person, and the treacherous person is ransom for upright people.

¹⁹ It is better to live in the desert than with a quarreling and angry wife.

²⁰ Desirable treasure and oil are kept in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person swallows it all up.

²¹ The one who does right and is kind— this person finds life, righteousness, and honor.

²² A wise man scales the city of the mighty ones, and he brings down the stronghold in which they trusted.

²³ Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps himself out of trouble.

²⁴ The proud and haughty person—”Mocker” is his name— acts with arrogant pride.

²⁵ The desire of the lazy kills him, for his hands refuse to work.

¹⁷ He who loves pleasure will be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil won’t be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, the treacherous for the upright.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.

²⁰ There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.

²¹ He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.

²² A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.

²³ Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

²⁴ The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.

²⁵ The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.

¹⁷ He who loves pleasure will be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil won’t be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, the treacherous for the upright.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.

²⁰ There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.

²¹ He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honour.

²² A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.

²³ Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

²⁴ The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.

²⁵ The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labour.

¹⁷ He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.

²⁰ There is a treasure to be desired, and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

²¹ He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honor.

²² A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of its confidence.

²³ Whoever keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

²⁴ Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

²⁵ The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labor.

¹⁷ He who loves pleasure will be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil won’t be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, the treacherous for the upright.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.

²⁰ There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.

²¹ He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.

²² A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.

²³ Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

²⁴ The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.

²⁵ The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.

¹⁷ He who loves pleasure will be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil won’t be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, the treacherous for the upright.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.

²⁰ There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.

²¹ He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honour.

²² A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.

²³ Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

²⁴ The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.

²⁵ The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labour.

¹⁷ He that loveth meats, shall be in neediness; he that loveth wine and fat things, shall not be made rich.

¹⁸ An unpious man shall be given for a just or rightwise man; and a wicked man shall be given for a rightful or the right man.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a woman full of chiding, and wrathful.

²⁰ Desirable treasure and oil is in the dwelling place of a just or rightwise man; and an unprudent man shall destroy it.

²¹ He that pursueth rightfulness or followeth rightwiseness and mercy, shall find life and rightwiseness and glory.

²² A wise man ascended into the city of strong men, and destroyed the strength of the trust thereof.

²³ He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soul from anguishes.

²⁴ A proud man and boaster is called a fool, that worketh pride in ire.

²⁵ Desires slay a slow man; for his hands would not work anything.

¹⁷ He that loveth meats shall be in neediness (or He who loveth too much food shall be in want); he that loveth wine and fat things, shall not be made rich.

¹⁸ An unpious man shall be given for a just man; and a wicked man shall be given for a rightful man. (An evil person shall be given as a ransom for a righteous person; and a wicked person shall be given as a ransom for an upright person.)

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a woman full of chiding, and wrathful.

²⁰ Desirable treasure and oil is in the dwelling place of a just man; and an unprudent man shall destroy it. (Desirable treasure and oil be in the dwelling place of the wise; but an imprudent person shall destroy it all.)

²¹ He that followeth rightfulness and mercy, shall find life, and rightwiseness, and glory.

²² A wise man ascended into the city of (the) strong men, and destroyed the strength of the trust thereof.

²³ He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue (under control), keepeth his soul from anguishes.

²⁴ A proud man and (a) boaster is called a fool, (for) that (he) worketh (his) pride in ire.

²⁵ Desires slay a slow man; for his hands would not (do) work (of) anything. (Desires shall slay a lazy person; for his hands shall not do any work.)

¹⁷ Whoso is loving mirth is a poor man, Whoso is loving wine and oil maketh no wealth.

¹⁸ The wicked is an atonement for the righteous, And for the upright the treacherous dealer.

¹⁹ Better to dwell in a wilderness land, Than with a woman of contentions and anger.

²⁰ A treasure to be desired, and oil, Is in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up.

²¹ Whoso is pursuing righteousness and kindness, Findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

²² A city of the mighty hath the wise gone up, And bringeth down the strength of its confidence.

²³ Whoso is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping from adversities his soul.

²⁴ Proud, haughty, scorner is his name, Who is working in the wrath of pride.

²⁵ The desire of the slothful slayeth him, For his hands have refused to work.