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