The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 21, Verse 16

The getting of treasures by a lying tongue [is] a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.

The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.

The way of man [is] froward and strange: but [as for] the pure, his work [is] right.

[It is] better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.

The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.

When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

The righteous [man] wisely considereth the house of the wicked: [but God] overthroweth the wicked for [their] wickedness.

Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.

[It is] joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction [shall be] to the workers of iniquity.

King James Version

The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.

American Standard Version

The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding Shall rest in the assembly of the dead.

New English Translation

The one who wanders from the way of wisdom will end up in the company of the departed.

World English Bible

The man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall rest in the assembly of the dead.

He that loveth pleasure [shall be] a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

The wicked [shall be] a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.

[It is] better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.

[There is] treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

A wise [man] scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

Proud [and] haughty scorner [is] his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.