Proverbs 21:9-27

⁹It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than in a house in common with a contentious woman.

¹⁰The soul of the wicked desireth evil; his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.

¹¹When the scorner is punished, the thoughtless is made wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

¹²The Righteous One considereth the house of the wicked; overthrowing the wicked to their ruin.

¹³Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be answered.

¹⁴A gift in secret pacifieth anger, and a present in the bosom strong wrath.

¹⁵To do justly is joy to the righteous, but ruin to the workers of iniquity.

¹⁶The man that strayeth out of the way of understanding shall rest in the congregation of the shades.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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