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Proverbs 21
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Proverbs 21 . 1
1 The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases.TOSKProverbs 21:1
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2 All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart.CProverbs 21:2-8TOSKProverbs 21:2
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3 To do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice.CProverbs 21:2-8TOSKProverbs 21:3
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4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart—the guides of the wicked—are sin.CProverbs 21:2-8TOSKProverbs 21:4
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5 The plans of the diligent bring plenty, as surely as haste leads to poverty.CProverbs 21:2-8TOSKProverbs 21:5
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6 Making a fortune by a lying tongue is a vanishing mist, a deadly pursuit.CProverbs 21:2-8TOSKProverbs 21:6
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7 The violence of the wicked will sweep them away because they refuse to do what is just.CProverbs 21:2-8TOSKProverbs 21:7
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8 The way of a guilty man is crooked, but the conduct of the innocent is upright.CProverbs 21:2-8TOSKProverbs 21:8
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9 Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.TOSKProverbs 21:9
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10 The soul of the wicked man craves evil; his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.TOSKProverbs 21:10
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11 When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.TOSKProverbs 21:11
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12 The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked and brings the wicked to ruin.TOSKProverbs 21:12
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13 Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer.TOSKProverbs 21:13
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14 A gift in secret soothes anger, and a covert bribe pacifies great wrath.TOSKProverbs 21:14
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15 Justice executed is a joy to the righteous, but a terror to the workers of iniquity.TOSKProverbs 21:15
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16 The man who strays from the path of understanding will rest in the assembly of the dead.TOSKProverbs 21:16
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17 He who loves pleasure will become poor; the one who loves wine and oil will never be rich.TOSKProverbs 21:17
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18 The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the faithless for the upright.TOSKProverbs 21:18
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19 Better to live in the desert than with a contentious and ill-tempered wife.TOSKProverbs 21:19
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20 Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.TOSKProverbs 21:20
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21 He who pursues righteousness and loving devotion finds life, righteousness, and honor.TOSKProverbs 21:21
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22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.TOSKProverbs 21:22
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23 He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.TOSKProverbs 21:23
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24 Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man—of him who acts with excessive pride.CProverbs 21:24-22:1TOSKProverbs 21:24
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25 The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work.CProverbs 21:24-22:1TOSKProverbs 21:25
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26 All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.CProverbs 21:24-22:1TOSKProverbs 21:26
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27 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable—how much more so when brought with ill intent!CProverbs 21:24-22:1TOSKProverbs 21:27
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28 A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever.CProverbs 21:24-22:1TOSKProverbs 21:28
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29 A wicked man hardens his face, but the upright man makes his way sure.CProverbs 21:24-22:1TOSKProverbs 21:29
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30 There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.CProverbs 21:24-22:1TOSKProverbs 21:30
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31 A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD.CProverbs 21:24-22:1TOSKProverbs 21:31