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Passage Lookup: Proverbs 21
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The king's heart is like channels of water in the hand of the LORD; He turns it wherever He pleases.
Proverbs 21:1
The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord , as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.
Every person's way is right in his own eyes, But the LORD examines the hearts.
Proverbs 21:2
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts.
To do righteousness and justice Is preferred by the LORD more than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:3
To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
Haughty eyes and a proud heart, The lamp of the wicked, is sin.
Proverbs 21:4
An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.
The plans of the diligent certainly lead to advantage, But everyone who is in a hurry certainly comes to poverty.
Proverbs 21:5
The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.
The acquisition of treasures by a lying tongue Is a fleeting vapor, the pursuit of death.
Proverbs 21:6
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
The violence of the wicked will sweep them away, Because they refuse to act with justice.
Proverbs 21:7
The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.
The way of a guilty person is crooked, But as for the pure, his conduct is upright.
Proverbs 21:8
The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.
It is better to live on a corner of a roof Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.
Proverbs 21:9
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 desires evil; His neighbor is shown no compassion in his eyes.
Proverbs 21:10
The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.
When the scoffer is punished, the naive becomes wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
Proverbs 21:11
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
The righteous one considers the house of the wicked, Bringing the wicked to ruin.
Proverbs 21:12
The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
One who shuts his ear to the outcry of the poor Will also call out himself, and not be answered.
Proverbs 21:13
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
A gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe in an inside pocket, strong wrath.
Proverbs 21:14
A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
The exercise of justice is joy for the righteous, But terror to those who practice injustice.
Proverbs 21:15
It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
A person who wanders from the way of understanding Will rest in the assembly of the dead.
Proverbs 21:16
The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
One who loves pleasure will become a poor person; One who loves wine and oil will not become rich.
Proverbs 21:17
He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, And the treacherous is in the place of the upright.
Proverbs 21:18
The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
It is better to live in a desert land Than with a contentious and irritating woman.
Proverbs 21:19
It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
There is precious treasure and oil in the home of the wise, But a foolish person swallows it up.
Proverbs 21:20
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
One who pursues righteousness and loyalty Finds life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 21:21
He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
A wise person scales the city of the mighty And brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
Proverbs 21:22
A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
One who guards his mouth and his tongue, Guards his soul from troubles.
Proverbs 21:23
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
"Proud," "Arrogant," "Scoffer," are his names, One who acts with insolent pride.
Proverbs 21:24
Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
The desire of the lazy one puts him to death, For his hands refuse to work;
Proverbs 21:25
The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
All day long he is craving, While the righteous gives and does not hold back.
Proverbs 21:26
He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination, How much more when he brings it with evil intent!
Proverbs 21:27
The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
A false witness will perish, But a person who listens will speak forever.
Proverbs 21:28
A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
A wicked person displays a bold face, But as for the upright, he makes his way sure.
Proverbs 21:29
A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.
There is no wisdom, no understanding, And no plan against the LORD.
Proverbs 21:30
There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord .
The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But the victory belongs to the LORD.
Proverbs 21:31
The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the Lord .
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