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Proverbs 21


Proverbs 21 - 1

The king’s heart is a waterway ... in the hand of the LORD ; He directs it where ... - He pleases.

Proverbs 21 - 2

All a man’s ways seem right to him , but the LORD weighs the heart.

Proverbs 21 - 3

To do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice.

Proverbs 21 - 4

Haughty eyes and a proud heart — the guides of the wicked — (are) sin.

Proverbs 21 - 5

The plans of the diligent - bring plenty , as surely as haste (leads) to poverty.

Proverbs 21 - 6

Making a fortune by a lying tongue is a vanishing mist , a deadly pursuit.

Proverbs 21 - 7

The violence of the wicked will sweep them away because they refuse to do what is just.

Proverbs 21 - 8

The way of a guilty man is crooked , but the conduct of the innocent is upright.

Proverbs 21 - 9

Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.

Proverbs 21 - 10

The soul of the wicked (man) craves evil ; his neighbor finds no favor ... in his eyes.

Proverbs 21 - 11

When a mocker is punished , the simple gain wisdom ; and when a wise man is instructed , he acquires knowledge.

Proverbs 21 - 12

The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked (and) brings the wicked to ruin.

Proverbs 21 - 13

Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor , he too shall cry out vvv and receive no answer.

Proverbs 21 - 14

A gift in secret soothes anger , and a covert bribe (pacifies) great wrath.

Proverbs 21 - 15

Justice executed is a joy to the righteous , but a terror to the workers of iniquity.

Proverbs 21 - 16

The man who strays from the path of understanding will rest in the assembly of the dead.

Proverbs 21 - 17

He who loves pleasure will become poor ... ; the one who loves wine and oil will never be rich.

Proverbs 21 - 18

The wicked (become) a ransom for the righteous , and the faithless for the upright.

Proverbs 21 - 19

Better to live in the desert ... than with a contentious and ill-tempered wife.

Proverbs 21 - 20

Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise , but a foolish man consumes them.

Proverbs 21 - 21

He who pursues righteousness and loving devotion finds life , righteousness , and honor.

Proverbs 21 - 22

A wise (man) scales the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.

Proverbs 21 - 23

He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.

Proverbs 21 - 24

Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man — of him who Acts - with excessive pride.

Proverbs 21 - 25

The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work.

Proverbs 21 - 26

All day long he covets more , but the righteous give without restraint.

Proverbs 21 - 27

The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable — how much more so when brought with ill intent !

Proverbs 21 - 28

A lying witness will perish , but the man who listens (to tRuth -) will speak forever.

Proverbs 21 - 29

A wicked man hardens his face , but the upright (man) ... makes his way {sure}.

Proverbs 21 - 30

(There is) no wisdom , no understanding , no counsel (that) can prevail against the LORD.

Proverbs 21 - 31

A horse is prepared for the day of battle , but victory (is) of the LORD.