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CHAP. XXI.
2 Euery way of a man is right in his owne eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts.2
3 To doe iustice and iudgement, is more acceptable to the Lord, then sacrifice.3
4 An high looke, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sinne.4
6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue, is a vanitie tossed to and fro of them that seeke death.6
7 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to doe iudgement.7
8 The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure; his worke is right.
9 It is better to dwell in a corner of the house top; then with a brawling woman in a wide house.9
10 The soule of the wicked desireth euill: his neighbour findeth no fauour in his eyes.10
11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiueth knowledge.11
13 Whoso stoppeth his eares at the cry of the poore, hee also shall cry himselfe, but shall not be heard.13
14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger; and a reward in the bosome, strong wrath.14
15 It is ioy to the iust to doe iudgement: but destruction shalbe to the workers of iniquitie.
17 He that loueth pleasure, shall be a poore man: hee that loueth wine and oyle, shall not be rich.17
18 The wicked shalbe a ransome for the righteous; and the transgressour for the vpright.18
19 It is better to dwell in the wildernesse, then with a contentious and an angry woman.19
21 Hee that followeth after righteousnesse and mercy, findeth life, righteousnesse and honour.
22 A wise man scaleth the citie of the mightie, and casteth downe the strength of the confidence thereof.22
23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soule from troubles.23
24 Proud and haughtie scorner, is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.24
25 The desire of the slouthfull killeth him: for his hands refuse to labour.25
26 Hee coueteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giueth and spareth not.26
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked minde?27
28 A false witnesse shall perish: but the man that heareth, speaketh constantly.28
29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the vpright, he directeth his way.29
30 There is no wisedome, nor vnderstanding, nor counsell against the Lord.30
31 The horse is prepared against the day of battell: but safetie is of the Lord.31
View Wesley's Notes for Proverbs Chapter 21
21:1 The kings - He names kings not to exclude other men, but because they are more arbitrary and uncontrollable than others. As rivers - Which husband - men draw by little channels into the adjacent grounds as they please.
21:4 The plowing - Even their civil or natural actions, which in themselves are lawful, are made sinful as they are managed by ungodly men, without any regard to the glory of God, which ought to be the end of all our actions.
21:5 Hasty - Who manages his affairs rashly.
21:6 Lying tongue - By any false or deceitful words or actions. Is tossed - Is like the chaff or smoak driven away by the wind. Of them - That take those courses which will bring destruction upon them.
21:8 The way - Of every man by nature. Strange - Estranged from God. Right - But he whose heart is pure, his conversation is agreeable to it.
21:10 Desireth - To do mischief. No favour - He spares neither friend nor foe.
21:11 The wise - The simple learn wisdom, both from the punishment of wicked men, and from the prosperity of good men.
21:12 Considereth - He looks through its present glory to that ruin for which it is designed.
21:14 In secret - Which makes it more acceptable. In the bosom - Secretly conveyed into the bosom.
21:16 Shall remain - Shall, without repentance, be condemned to eternal death.
21:17 Wine and oil - Delicious fare and luxurious feasting. Wine and oil were much used in feasts in those parts.
21:18 A ransom - The wicked shall be brought into those troubles, which were designed by wicked men for the righteous: thus Haman was a ransom for Mordecai.
21:20 The wise - Wise men lay up desirable treasures for their own use, and for their families. Oil is particularly mentioned, because that was a considerable part of their wealth and treasures in those countries.
21:22 The strength - The strongest sorts to which the citizens trust.
21:25 Killeth - Torments him to death, while he passionately desires what he sees, he shall not enjoy, and will not take pains to procure.
21:26 Coveteth - Spends his whole time in vain and lazy desires. Giveth - By God's blessing upon his industry he procures enough, not only for his own support, but for the relief of others.
21:27 The sacrifice - All the most costly services which they offer to God. Because - As all the ancient translators render it, the Hebrew particle, aph, being expletive: or, even because; so the following clause gives the reason. A wicked mind - Not in obedience to God's command, but either to cover, or countenance, or promote some wicked design.
21:28 Heareth - He witnesses nothing but what he has heard or seen. Constantly - Always affirms the same thing.
21:29 Hardeneth - Continues in evil with obstinacy and impudence. Directs - He orders his steps aright.
21:31 The horse - Under which all war - like provisions are comprehended.
Proverbs Chapter 21 Sidenote References (from Original 1611 KJV Bible):
2 Chap. 16. 2.
3 1. Sam.15. 22. isa.1.11. hose.6.6. mich. 6.7. chap. 15.8.
4 Chap.6. 17. , Hebr. hautines of eyes. , Or, the light of the wicked.
6 Chap. 10. 2. and 13. 11.
7 Heb. saw them, or, dwell with them.
9 Chap.25. 19. and 13. 3. and 27. 15. , Heb. a woman of contentions. , Heb. an house of societie.
10 Iam.4.5. , Heb. is not fauoured.
11 Chap.19. 25.
13 Mat.18. 30.
14 Cha.17. 8. and 18.16.
17 Or, sport.
18 Chap. 11. 18.
19 Verse 9. , Heb. in the land of the desert.
22 Eccles.9. 14.
23 Chap. 12. 13. and 18.21.
24 Heb. in the wrath of pride.
25 Cha.13.4
26 Psal 112.9.
27 Cha. 15.8. isa 66.3. ier. 6.20. psal. 50.9. amos 5.22. , Heb. in wickednesse.
28 Chap.19. 5,9. , Heb. a witnesse of lyes.
29 Or, considereth.
30 Ier. 9.23.
31 Psal.33. 17. , Psal.3.9. , Or, victory.
* Courtesy of Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Pennsylvania
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