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- Chapter 21 -

The treasure of the wicked

(Psalm 21:1-13)
1
The Kings heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the riuers of waters: he turneth it whithersoeuer it pleaseth him.
2
Euery way of a man is right in his owne eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts.
3
To doe iustice and iudgement is more acceptable to the Lord then sacrifice.
4
A hautie looke, and a proude heart, which is the light of the wicked, is sinne.
5
The thoughtes of the diligent doe surely bring abundance: but whosoeuer is hastie, commeth surely to pouertie.
6
The gathering of treasures by a deceitfull tongue is vanitie tossed to and from of them that seeke death.
7
The robberie of the wicked shall destroy them: for they haue refused to execute iudgement.
8
The way of some is peruerted and strange: but of the pure man, his worke is right.
9
It is better to dwell in a corner of the house top, then with a contentious woman in a wide house.
10
The soule of the wicked wisheth euill: and his neighbour hath no fauour in his eyes.
11
When the scorner is punished, the foolish is wise: and when one instructeth the wise, he wil receiue knowledge.
12
The righteous teacheth the house of the wicked: but God ouerthroweth the wicked for their euill.

The treasures of the wise

13
He that stoppeth his eare at the crying of the poore, he shall also cry and not be heard.
14
A gift in secret pacifieth anger, and a gift in the bosome great wrath.
15
It is ioye to the iust to doe iudgement: but destruction shalbe to the workers of iniquitie.
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A man that wandreth out of the way of wisdome, shall remaine in the congregation of the dead.
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Hee that loueth pastime, shalbe a poore man: and he that loueth wine and oyle, shall not be riche.
18
The wicked shalbe a ransome for the iust, and the transgressour for the righteous.
19
It is better to dwell in the wildernesse, then with a contentious and angry woman.
20
In the house of the wise is a pleasant treasure and oyle: but a foolish man deuoureth it.
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?
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A false witnes shall perish: but hee that heareth, speaketh continually.
29
A wicked man hardeneth his face: but the iust, he will direct his way.
30
There is no wisedome, neither vnderstanding, nor counsell against the Lord.
31
The horse is prepared against the day of battell: but saluation is of the Lord.

The treasure of the wicked

(Psalm 21:1-13)
1
The king’s heart is in the LORD’s hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires.
2
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the hearts.
3
To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
4
A high look and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, is sin.
5
The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.
6
Getting treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.
7
The violence of the wicked will drive them away, because they refuse to do what is right.
8
The way of the guilty is devious, but the conduct of the innocent is upright.
9
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop than to share a house with a contentious woman.
10
The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes.
11
When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
12
The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked, and brings the wicked to ruin.

The treasures of the wise

13
Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he will also cry out, but shall not be heard.
14
A gift in secret pacifies anger, and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.
15
It is joy to the righteous to do justice; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
16
The man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall rest in the assembly of the departed spirits.
17
He who loves pleasure will be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil won’t be rich.
18
The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, the treacherous for the upright.
19
It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.
20
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.
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.
29
A wicked man hardens his face; but as for the upright, he establishes his ways.
30
There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
31
The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but victory is with the LORD.
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