Proverbs 21:21-28 in English

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.

²⁶ There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; But the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; How much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind!

²⁸ A false witness shall perish; But the man that heareth shall speak so as to endure.

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.

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

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

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

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.

²⁶ He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

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

²⁸ A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.

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.

²⁶ He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

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

²⁸ A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.

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.

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

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

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

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.

²⁶ There is that coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.

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

²⁸ A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth shall speak unchallenged.

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.

²⁶ All during the day wicked people desire to obtain things, but righteous people have plenty, with the result that they are able to give things generously to others.

²⁷ Yahweh detests the sacrifices that wicked people offer to him; but he detests it even more when they think that they will escape being punished for their evil deeds because of the sacrifices that they bring.

²⁸ Those who tell lies in court will be punished; no one stops/silences witnesses who say what is truthful/reliable.

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.

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

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

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

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.

²⁶ There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination— how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!

²⁸ A false witness will perish. A man who listens speaks to eternity.

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.

²⁶ There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination— how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!

²⁸ A false witness will perish. A man who listens speaks to eternity.

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.

²⁶ There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination— how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!

²⁸ A false witness will perish. A man who listens speaks to eternity.

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.

²⁶ All the day the sinner goes after his desire: but the upright man gives freely, keeping nothing back.

²⁷ The offering of evil-doers is disgusting: how much more when they give it with an evil purpose!

²⁸ A false witness will be cut off, ...

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:

²⁶ He coveteth greedily all the day long; but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more when they bring it with a wicked purpose!

²⁸ A lying witness shall perish; and a man that heareth shall speak constantly.

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.

²⁶ He longeth and desireth all the day: but he that is just, will give, and will not cease.

²⁷ The sacrifices of the wicked are abominable, because they are offered of wickedness.

²⁸ A lying witness shall perish: an obedient man shall speak of victory.

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.

²⁶ Some people only want more and more all the time, but the good give generously.

²⁷ The sacrifices given by the wicked are obnoxious, worse still when they're offered with evil motives.

²⁸ The lies of a false witness vanish away, but the words of a reliable witness will stand.

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.

²⁶ He coueteth euermore greedily, but the righteous giueth and spareth not.

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

²⁸ A false witnes shall perish: but hee that heareth, speaketh continually.

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.

²⁶ There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more, when he bringeth it with the proceeds of wickedness?

²⁸ A false witness shall perish; but the man that obeyeth shall speak unchallenged.

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.

²⁶ He coveteth greedily all the day long: But the righteous giveth and spareth not.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: How much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

²⁸ A false witness shall perish: But the man that heareth, speaketh constantly.

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.

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

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

²⁸ A lying witness shall perish; but the man that is obedient to the law can speak for ever.

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.

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

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

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

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.

²⁶ The covetous man coveteth all the day long; But the righteous man giveth, and doth not withhold.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; How much more when he bringeth it with an evil design!

²⁸ A false witness shall perish; But a man that hearkeneth shall speak forever.

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.

²⁶ There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the upright give and don’t withhold.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!

²⁸ A false witness will perish, and a man who sh'ma ·hears obeys· speaks to eternity.

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.

²⁶ All day long he craves and craves more, but the righteous person gives and does not hold back.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable; it is even more detestable when he brings it with evil motives.

²⁸ A false witness will perish, but the one who listens will speak for all time.

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.

²⁶ There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination— how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!

²⁸ A false witness will perish. A man who listens speaks to eternity.

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.

²⁶ There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination— how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!

²⁸ A false witness will perish. A man who listens speaks to eternity.

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.

²⁶ He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

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

²⁸ A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.

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.

²⁶ There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination— how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!

²⁸ A false witness will perish. A man who listens speaks to eternity.

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.

²⁶ There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination— how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!

²⁸ A false witness will perish. A man who listens speaks to eternity.

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.

²⁶ All day he coveteth and desireth; but he that is a just or rightwise man, shall give, and shall not cease.

²⁷ The offerings of wicked men, that be offered of great trespass, be abominable.

²⁸ A false witness shall perish; a man obedient shall speak victory.

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.)

²⁶ All day he coveteth and desireth; but he that is a just man, shall give, and shall not cease. (All day long he wanteth, and longeth for; but he who is righteous, shall give, and shall never cease to give.)

²⁷ The offerings of wicked men (or The offerings of the wicked), that be offered (out) of great trespass, be abominable.

²⁸ A false witness shall perish; a man obedient shall speak victory (or but an honest person shall speak, and be rewarded).

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.

²⁶ All the day desiring he hath desired, And the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination, Much more when in wickedness he bringeth it.

²⁸ A false witness doth perish, And an attentive man for ever speaketh.