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