Proverbs 21
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Prov 21:1
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The king's heart is {like} channels of water in the hand of the LORD; He turns it wherever He wishes.
Prov 21:2
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Every man's way is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the hearts.
Prov 21:3
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To do righteousness and justice Is desired by the LORD more than sacrifice.
Prov 21:4
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Haughty eyes and a proud heart, The lamp of the wicked, is sin.
Prov 21:5
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The plans of the diligent {lead} surely to advantage, But everyone who is hasty {comes} surely to poverty.
Prov 21:6
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The acquisition of treasures by a lying tongue Is a fleeting vapor, the pursuit of death.
Prov 21:7
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The violence of the wicked will drag them away, Because they refuse to act with justice.
Prov 21:8
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The way of a guilty man is crooked, But as for the pure, his conduct is upright.
Prov 21:9
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It is better to live in a corner of a roof Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.
Prov 21:10
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The soul of the wicked desires evil; His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
Prov 21:11
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When the scoffer is punished, the naive becomes wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
Prov 21:12
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The righteous one considers the house of the wicked, Turning the wicked to ruin.
Prov 21:13
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He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not be answered.
Prov 21:14
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A gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.
Prov 21:15
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The exercise of justice is joy for the righteous, But is terror to the workers of iniquity.
Prov 21:16
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A man who wanders from the way of understanding Will rest in the assembly of the dead.
Prov 21:17
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He who loves pleasure {will become} a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not become rich.
Prov 21:18
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The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, And the treacherous is in the place of the upright.
Prov 21:19
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It is better to live in a desert land Than with a contentious and vexing woman.
Prov 21:20
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There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man swallows it up.
Prov 21:21
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He who pursues righteousness and loyalty Finds life, righteousness and honor.
Prov 21:22
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A wise man scales the city of the mighty And brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
Prov 21:23
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He who guards his mouth and his tongue, Guards his soul from troubles.
Prov 21:24
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"Proud," "Haughty," "Scoffer," are his names, Who acts with insolent pride.
Prov 21:25
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The desire of the sluggard puts him to death, For his hands refuse to work;
Prov 21:26
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All day long he is craving, While the righteous gives and does not hold back.
Prov 21:27
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The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination, How much more when he brings it with evil intent!
Prov 21:28
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A false witness will perish, But the man who listens {to the truth} will speak forever.
Prov 21:29
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A wicked man displays a bold face, But as for the upright, he makes his way sure.
Prov 21:30
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There is no wisdom and no understanding And no counsel against the LORD.
Prov 21:31
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The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But victory belongs to the LORD.
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