Proverbs 21:17-27

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

²⁶All the day he feeleth a great longing; but the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.

²⁷The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a sinful purpose?