Proverbs Chapter 21
God literally controls the king’s heart like rivers flowing; He’s the ultimate boss, no cap.
The king's heart {is} in the hand of the LORD, {as} the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.
Everyone be vibing thinking they’re right, but God’s out here peeping the hearts, fr.
Every way of a man {is} right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.
Keeping it real and doing justice is way more fire to the Lord than just tossing sacrifices.
To do justice and judgment {is} more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Being all prideful with wicked actions? That’s just sus, for real.
An high look, and a proud heart, {and} the plowing of the wicked, {is} sin. {An...: Heb. Haughtiness of eyes} {the plowing: or, the light}
Thoughts that are on point lead to major blessings, but those who rush just end up wanting, periodt.
The thoughts of the diligent {tend} only to plenteousness; but of every one {that is} hasty only to want.
Snatching treasures with lies? That’s just a wild pursuit for disaster, no cap.
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue {is} a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
Wicked thieves are on a path to ruin because they can’t keep it 100 with judgment.
The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment. {destroy...: Heb. saw them, or, dwell with them}
The way of man is kinda sketch and weird, but pure folks keep it straight, no doubt.
The way of man {is} froward and strange: but {as for} the pure, his work {is} right.
Better to kick it in a small corner than deal with a drama queen in a big crib, fr.
{It is} better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house. {a brawling...: Heb. a woman of contentions} {a wide...: Heb. an house of society}
The wicked are all about evil vibes; their neighbors definitely don’t feel the love, facts.
The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes. {findeth...: Heb. is not favoured}
When the hater gets called out, the chill ones level up; and when the wise get schooled, they gain mad insight.
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
The good dude checks out the shady crib, but God takes down the sus for their sus moves.
The righteous {man} wisely considereth the house of the wicked: {but God} overthroweth the wicked for {their} wickedness.
If you ignore the cries of those in need, you’ll end up shouting too, but no cap, no one’s listening.
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
An under-the-radar gift calms the anger; a secret reward hits different, no doubt.
A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
It’s a vibe for the just to throw down judgment, but the shady are on the path to disaster, fr.
{It is} joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction {shall be} to the workers of iniquity.
If you stray from wisdom's way, you’re basically chilling with the ghosts, periodt.
The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
If you’re all about the good times, you’ll be broke; but if you’re chasing wine and fancy things, you ain't stacking that cash.
He that loveth pleasure {shall be} a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. {pleasure: or, sport}
The wicked will pay for the good ones, and the rule-breakers have a price for the straight shooters.
The wicked {shall be} a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
Better to vibe solo in the wild than deal with a drama queen who's always mad.
{It is} better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman. {in...: Heb. in the land of the desert}
There’s treasure and oil in the abode of the wise; but a fool just squanders it all, no cap.
{There is} treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
If you pursue good vibes and kindness, you’ll stumble upon life, rizz, and respect.
He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
A wise dude scales the strong city walls and takes down their confidence like it’s easy.
A wise {man} scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
Keeping your mouth and tongue under wraps saves you from mad drama, fr.
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
Proud and savage? That’s just his whole vibe, treating anger like it’s a game.
Proud {and} haughty scorner {is} his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. {in proud...: Heb. in the wrath of pride}
The lazy dude’s dreams are shot; he won’t even lift a finger to grind, no cap.
The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
He’s always wanting more, but the righteous out here giving without holding back.
He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
The wicked’s vibes are straight-up sus; it’s worse when he’s got bad intentions.
The sacrifice of the wicked {is} abomination: how much more, {when} he bringeth it with a wicked mind? {with...: Heb. in wickedness?}
A fake witness will fade away, but the one who listens stays true.
A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly. {A...: Heb. A witness of lies}
A wicked dude acts tough, but the good peeps know how to navigate their path right.
A wicked man hardeneth his face: but {as for} the upright, he directeth his way. {directeth: or, considereth}
There’s no wisdom or strategy that can outsmart the Lord, periodt.
{There is} no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
The horse is all geared for battle, but real safety? That's all about God, no cap.
The horse {is} prepared against the day of battle: but safety {is} of the LORD. {safety: or, victory}