Common English Bible

Proverbs 21:3-7 Common English Bible (CEB)

3. Acting with righteousness and justiceis more valued by the Lord than sacrifice.

4. Prideful eyes, an arrogant heart, andthe lamp of the wicked are all sinful.

5. The plans of the diligent end up in profit,but those who hurry end up with loss.

6. Those who gain treasure with liesare like a drifting fog, leading to death.

7. The violence of the wicked will sweep them away,for they refuse to act with justice.