16  Whoever bkeeps the commandment keeps his life; 17  cWhoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord. 2  The terror of a king is like bthe growling of a lion; whoever provokes him to anger cforfeits his life. 24 Put away from you crooked speech, and put devious talk far from you. 35  “They sstruck me,” you will say,9 “but I was not hurt; Subscribe to a study package to unlock the ESV Study Bible, the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. Proverbs 13:2 From the fruit of his mouth a man eats what is good, but the desire of the treacherous is for violence. Read full chapter. 30  mNo wisdom, no understanding, no counsel. 23  cWhoever keeps his mouth and his tongue, 24  f“Scoffer” is the name of the arrogant, haughty man. 24:5; Eccles. fbut a poor man is deserted by his friend. The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty. 13  Do not withhold ndiscipline from a child; oif you strike him with a rod, he will not die. 15  There is gold and abundance of vcostly stones. ? 1The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD; he turns it wherever he will. 22  pA good name is to be chosen rather than great riches. but wthe splendor of old men is their gray hair. and the mouth of the wicked wdevours iniquity. Some Hebrew manuscripts, Septuagint, Latin; most Hebrew manuscripts. when a wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge. 1 The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he y turns it wherever he will. for if you deliver him, you will only have to do it again. will himself call out and not be answered. ( C) 5  The purpose in a man’s heart is like gdeep water. but the upright lgives thought to4 his ways. ( A) Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but. Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 21. 16:7, ch. 31  nThe horse is made ready for the day of battle. 4 The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. 12  The eyes of the Lord keep watch over knowledge. Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the heart. 2. 2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart. will himself call out and not be answered. but continue in uthe fear of the Lord all the day. 1 The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD; he turns it wherever he will. is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. 26  Be not one of those who ygive pledges. 19:21]. 3:19, 20; [ch. 26  He who does violence to his father and chases away his mother. Version. 15  When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous, 16  One who wanders from the way of good sense. 5 It is not good to be partial to [] the wicked or to … Read more Share Copy Show footnotes A service of Faithlife / Logos Bible Software. Proverbs 21:2 ESV. 4:22, [ch. are both alike an abomination to the Lord. but jit is the purpose of the Lord kthat will stand. Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor. 8 The way of the guilty [m] [Proverbs 2:15] is crooked, but the conduct of the pure is upright. 22  bA wise man scales the city of the mighty. than with a quarrelsome and fretful woman. Get beautiful Bible art delivered to your inbox. ( A) turns it wherever he will. 14  The mouth of kforbidden3 women is la deep pit; mhe with whom the Lord is angry will fall into it. vand you will stray from the words of knowledge. but the word of a man who hears will endure. Proverbs 21 English Standard Version (ESV) 21 The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will. than in a house shared with a quarrelsome wife. 8 Hear, my son, your father’s instruction, and forsake not your mother’s … and he who hbreathes out lies will not escape. 16  Whoever oppresses the poor to increase his own wealth. is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. 4:4]; See 1 Sam. Proverbs 19:21 ESV. 25  qStrike ra scoffer, and the simple will slearn prudence; treprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge. 23 Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. Cross references. 29  The glory of young men is their strength. wbut the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. 6  Many seek the favor of a generous man,2. 4  eThe sluggard does not plow in the autumn; fhe will seek at harvest and have nothing. Read this Bible chapter online, click here to read. Proverbs 6:17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. and increases the traitors among mankind. 28  uSteadfast love and faithfulness preserve the king. ch. Cancel. NIV 1 In the LORD’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water that he channels toward all who please him. 3 bTo do righteousness and justice. Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the heart. 17  zBread gained by deceit is sweet to a man. ... life.