Proverbs 21:18-31

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

²⁶An ungodly man entertains evil desires all the day: But the righteous is unsparingly merciful and compassionate.

²⁷The sacrifices of the ungodly are abomination to the Lord, For they offer them wickedly.

²⁸A false witness shall perish; But an obedient man will speak cautiously.

²⁹An ungodly man impudently withstands with his face; But the upright man himself understands his ways.

³⁰There is no wisdom, there is no courage, There is no counsel against the ungodly.

³¹A horse is prepared for the day of battle; But help is of the Lord.