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Proverbs 21 Verses

1 The king's heart [is] in the hand of the LORD, [Like] the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes.
2 Every way of a man [is] right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the hearts.
3 To do righteousness and justice [Is] more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
4 A haughty look, a proud heart, [And] the plowing of the wicked [are] sin.
5 The plans of the diligent [lead] surely to plenty, But [those of] everyone [who is] hasty, surely to poverty.
6 Getting treasures by a lying tongue [Is] the fleeting fantasy of those who seek death.
7 The violence of the wicked will destroy them, Because they refuse to do justice.
8 The way of a guilty man [is] perverse; But [as for] the pure, his work [is] right.
9 Better to dwell in a corner of a housetop, Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.
10 The soul of the wicked desires evil; His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
11 When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
12 The righteous [God] wisely considers the house of the wicked, Overthrowing the wicked for [their] wickedness.
13 Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not be heard.
14 A gift in secret pacifies anger, And a bribe behind the back, strong wrath.
15 [It is] a joy for the just to do justice, But destruction [will come] to the workers of iniquity.
16 A man who wanders from the way of understanding Will rest in the assembly of the dead.
17 He who loves pleasure [will be] a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not be rich.
18 The wicked [shall be] a ransom for the righteous, And the unfaithful for the upright.
19 Better to dwell in the wilderness, Than with a contentious and angry woman.
20 [There is] desirable treasure, And oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man squanders it.
21 He who follows righteousness and mercy Finds life, righteousness and honor.
22 A wise [man] scales the city of the mighty, And brings down the trusted stronghold.
23 Whoever guards his mouth and tongue Keeps his soul from troubles.
24 A proud [and] haughty [man -- "Scoffer" is] his name; He acts with arrogant pride.
25 The desire of the lazy [man] kills him, For his hands refuse to labor.
26 He covets greedily all day long, But the righteous gives and does not spare.
27 The sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination; How much more [when] he brings it with wicked intent!
28 A false witness shall perish, But the man who hears [him] will speak endlessly.
29 A wicked man hardens his face, But [as for] the upright, he establishes his way.
30 [There is] no wisdom or understanding Or counsel against the LORD.
31 The horse [is] prepared for the day of battle, But deliverance [is] of the LORD.
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