Proverbs 21:4-13 Webster Bible Translation (WBT)

4. A 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 by 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 house-top, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.

10. The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbor findeth no favor 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. Whoever stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

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