Proverbs
Chapters 21:1-7
New English Translation
1The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord like channels of water;he turns it wherever he wants.
2All of a person’s ways seem right in his own opinion,but the Lord evaluates the motives.
3To do righteousness and justiceis more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
4Haughty eyes and a proud heart – the agricultural product of the wicked is sin.
5The plans of the diligent lead only to plenty,but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.
6Making a fortune by a lying tongue is like a vapor driven back and forth; they seek death.
7The violence done by the wicked will drag them awaybecause they refuse to do what is right.