Proverbs 21

Proverbs · Chapter 21

Proverbs 21:26

1The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.2Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.3To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.4An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.5The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.6The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.7The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.8The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.9It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.10The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.11When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.12The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.13Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.14A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.15It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.16The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.17He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.18The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.19It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.20There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.21He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.22A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.23Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.24Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.25The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.26He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.27The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?28A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.29A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.30There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.31The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.

King James Version (1769)

Other translations

VerseKJVBSBASV
26He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; But the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.

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Original Hebrew words

EnglishHebrewSay itStrong'sMeaning
allכָּל־kol-H3605
all

כֹּל (kol) 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

the dayהַ֭יּוֹםHAI-yomH3117G
day

יוֹם (yom) : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow

he cravesהִתְאַוָּ֣הhit-'a-VAHH0183
to desire

אָוָה (a.vah) 1) desire, incline, covet, wait longingly, wish, sigh, want, be greedy, prefer 1a) (Piel) to desire, crave (food and drink) 1b) (Hithpael) to desire, long for, lust after (of bodily appetites)

a cravingתַאֲוָ֑הta-'a-VAHH8378
desire

תַּאֲוָה (ta.a.vah) 1) desire 1a) desire, wish, longings of one's heart 1a1) lust, appetite, covetousness (bad sense) 1b) thing desired, object of desire

and a righteous [person]וְצַדִּ֥יקve-tza-DIKH6662
righteous

צַדִּיק (tsad.diq) 1) just, lawful, righteous 1a) just, righteous (in government) 1b) just, right (in one's cause) 1c) just, righteous (in conduct and character) 1d) righteous (as justified and vindicated by God) 1e) right, correct, lawful

he givesיִ֝תֵּ֗ןyi-TENH5414G
to give: give

נָתַן (na.tan) : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted …

and notוְלֹ֣אve-LO'H3808
not

לֹא (lo) 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)

he keeps backיַחְשֹֽׂךְ׃yach-SOKHH2820
to withhold

חָשַׂךְ (cha.sakh) 1) to withhold, restrain, hold back, keep in check, refrain 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to withhold, keep back, keep for oneself, keep from, hold in check, refrain, spare, reserve 1a2) to restrain, check 1b) (Niphal) to assuage, be spared

Words and meanings from STEPBible data (Tyndale House, Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). The capitalized syllable is the stressed one.