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Proverbs 21

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  1. 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.

  2. Proverbs 21:2

    Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.

  3. Proverbs 21:3

    To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

  4. Proverbs 21:4

    An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.

  5. Proverbs 21:5

    The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.

  6. Proverbs 21:6

    The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.

  7. Proverbs 21:7

    The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.

  8. Proverbs 21:8

    The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.

  9. Proverbs 21:9

    It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.

  10. Proverbs 21:10

    The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.

  11. Proverbs 21:11

    When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

  12. Proverbs 21:12

    The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.

  13. Proverbs 21:13

    Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

  14. Proverbs 21:14

    A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.

  15. Proverbs 21:15

    It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

  16. Proverbs 21:16

    The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.

  17. Proverbs 21:17

    He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

  18. Proverbs 21:18

    The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.

  19. Proverbs 21:19

    It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.

  20. Proverbs 21:20

    There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

  21. Proverbs 21:21

    He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

  22. Proverbs 21:22

    A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

  23. Proverbs 21:23

    Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

  24. Proverbs 21:24

    Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

  25. Proverbs 21:25

    The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

  26. Proverbs 21:26

    He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

  27. Proverbs 21:27

    The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

  28. Proverbs 21:28

    A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.

  29. Proverbs 21:29

    A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.

  30. Proverbs 21:30

    There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

  31. Proverbs 21:31

    The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.