The King's Heart is in the Lord's Hand
(Psalm 21:1-13)
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 Bible
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The King’s Heart
(Psalm 21:1–13)
1 The king’s heart is in Yahweh’s hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires.
2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the hearts.
3 To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to Yahweh 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.
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 dead.
17 He who loves pleasure shall be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil shall not 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 haughty 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, and 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 Yahweh.
31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but victory is with Yahweh.
The King’s Heart
(Psalm 21:1–13)
1 The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD;
He directs it where He pleases.
2 All a man’s ways seem right to him,
but the LORD weighs the heart.
3 To do righteousness and justice
is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice.
4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart—
the guides of the wicked—are sin.
5 The plans of the diligent bring plenty,
as surely as haste leads to poverty.
6 Making a fortune by a lying tongue
is a vanishing mist, a deadly pursuit.
7 The violence of the wicked will sweep them away
because they refuse to do what is just.
8 The way of a guilty man is crooked,
but the conduct of the innocent is upright.
9 Better to live on a corner of the roof
than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
10 The soul of the wicked man craves evil;
his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
11 When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom;
and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.
12 The Righteous One a considers the house of the wicked
and brings the wicked to ruin.
13 Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor,
he too shall cry out and receive no answer.
14 A gift in secret soothes anger,
and a covert bribe b pacifies great wrath.
15 Justice executed is a joy to the righteous,
but a terror to the workers of iniquity.
16 The man who strays from the path of understanding
will rest in the assembly of the dead.
17 He who loves pleasure will become poor;
the one who loves wine and oil will never be rich.
18 The wicked become a ransom for the righteous,
and the faithless for the upright.
19 Better to live in the desert
than with a contentious and ill-tempered wife.
20 Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise,
but a foolish man consumes them.
21 He who pursues righteousness and loving devotion
finds life, righteousness, and honor.
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty
and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.
23 He who guards his mouth and tongue
keeps his soul from distress.
24 Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man—
of him who acts with excessive pride.
25 The craving of the slacker kills him
because his hands refuse to work.
26 All day long he covets more,
but the righteous give without restraint.
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable—
how much more so when brought with ill intent!
28 A lying witness will perish,
but the man who listens to truth will speak forever.
29 A wicked man hardens his face, c
but the upright man makes his way sure.
30 There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel
that can prevail against the LORD.
31 A horse is prepared for the day of battle,
but victory is of the LORD.
Footnotes:
12 a Or The righteous one
14 b Hebrew a bribe in the bosom
29 c Or puts up a bold front
The King's Heart is in the Lord's Hand
(Psalm 21:1-13)
1Rivulets of waters is the heart of a king in the hand of Jehovah, Wherever He pleaseth He inclineth it.
2Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, And Jehovah is pondering hearts.
3To do righteousness and judgment, Is chosen of Jehovah rather than sacrifice.
4Loftiness of eyes, and breadth of heart, Tillage of the wicked is sin.
5The purposes of the diligent are only to advantage, And of every hasty one, only to want.
6The making of treasures by a lying tongue, Is a vanity driven away of those seeking death.
7The spoil of the wicked catcheth them, Because they have refused to do judgment.
8Froward is the way of a man who is vile, And the pure -- upright is his work.
9Better to sit on a corner of the roof, Than with a woman of contentions and a house of company.
10The soul of the wicked hath desired evil, Not gracious in his eyes is his neighbour.
11When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge.
12The Righteous One is acting wisely Towards the house of the wicked, He is overthrowing the wicked for wickedness.
13Whoso is shutting his ear from the cry of the poor, He also doth cry, and is not answered.
14A gift in secret pacifieth anger, And a bribe in the bosom strong fury.
15To do justice is joy to the righteous, But ruin to workers of iniquity.
16A man who is wandering from the way of understanding, In an assembly of Rephaim resteth.
17Whoso is loving mirth is a poor man, Whoso is loving wine and oil maketh no wealth.
18The wicked is an atonement for the righteous, And for the upright the treacherous dealer.
19Better to dwell in a wilderness land, Than with a woman of contentions and anger.
20A treasure to be desired, and oil, Is in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up.
21Whoso is pursuing righteousness and kindness, Findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
22A city of the mighty hath the wise gone up, And bringeth down the strength of its confidence.
23Whoso is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping from adversities his soul.
24Proud, haughty, scorner is his name, Who is working in the wrath of pride.
25The desire of the slothful slayeth him, For his hands have refused to work.
26All the day desiring he hath desired, And the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.
27The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination, Much more when in wickedness he bringeth it.
28A false witness doth perish, And an attentive man for ever speaketh.
29A wicked man hath hardened by his face, And the upright -- he prepareth his way.
30There is no wisdom, nor understanding, Nor counsel, over-against Jehovah.
31A horse is prepared for a day of battle, And the deliverance is of Jehovah!
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