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Passage Lookup: Proverbs 21
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Proverbs 21:1
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A king's heart is like streams of water in the Lord 's hand: He directs it wherever He chooses.(a)
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Proverbs 21:2
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All a man's ways seem right to him, but the Lord evaluates the motives.[a](b)
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Proverbs 21:3
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Doing what is righteous and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.(c)
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Proverbs 21:4
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The lamp[b] that guides the wicked— haughty eyes and an arrogant heart(d)—is sin.
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Proverbs 21:5
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The plans of the diligent certainly lead to profit, but anyone who is reckless certainly becomes poor.(e)
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Proverbs 21:6
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Making a fortune through a lying tongue is a vanishing mist,[c] a pursuit of death.[d][e](f)
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Proverbs 21:7
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The violence of the wicked sweeps them away because they refuse to act justly.
Proverbs 21:8
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A guilty man's conduct is crooked,(g) but the behavior of the innocent is upright.(h)
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Proverbs 21:9
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Better to live on the corner of a roof than to share a house with a nagging wife.(i)
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Proverbs 21:10
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A wicked person desires evil; he has no consideration[f] for his neighbor.(j)
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Proverbs 21:11
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When a mocker is punished, the inexperienced become wiser; when one teaches a wise man, he acquires knowledge.(k)
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Proverbs 21:12
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The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked; He brings the wicked to ruin.
Proverbs 21:13
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The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor will himself also call out and not be answered.(l)
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Proverbs 21:14
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A secret gift soothes anger, and a covert bribe,[g] fierce rage.(m)
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Proverbs 21:15
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Justice executed is a joy to the righteous but a terror to those who practice iniquity.(n)
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Proverbs 21:16
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The man who strays from the way of wisdom will come to rest in the assembly of the departed spirits.(o)
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Proverbs 21:17
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The one who loves pleasure will become a poor man; whoever loves wine and oil will not get rich.(p)
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Proverbs 21:18
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The wicked are a ransom for the righteous, and the treacherous, for[h] the upright.(q)
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Proverbs 21:19
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Better to live in a wilderness than with a nagging and hot-tempered wife.(r)
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Proverbs 21:20
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Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of a wise person, but a foolish man consumes them.[i](s)
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Proverbs 21:21
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The one who pursues righteousness and faithful love will find life, righteousness, and honor.(t)
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Proverbs 21:22
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A wise person went up against a city of warriors and brought down its secure fortress.(u)
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Proverbs 21:23
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The one who guards his mouth and tongue keeps himself out of trouble.(v)
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Proverbs 21:24
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The proud and arrogant person, named "Mocker," acts with excessive pride.(w)
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Proverbs 21:25
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A slacker's craving will kill him because his hands refuse to work.(x)
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Proverbs 21:26
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He is filled with craving[j] all day long, but the righteous give and don't hold back.(y)
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Proverbs 21:27
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The sacrifice of a wicked person is detestable— how much more so when he brings it with ulterior motives!(z)
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Proverbs 21:28
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A lying witness will perish,(aa) but the one who listens will speak successfully.
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Proverbs 21:29
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A wicked man puts on a bold face,(ab) but the upright man considers his way.
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Proverbs 21:30
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No wisdom, no understanding, and no counsel will prevail against the Lord .(ac)
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Proverbs 21:31
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A horse is prepared for the day of battle,(ad) but victory comes from the Lord .(ae)
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