Proverbs Chapter 21 (ESV)

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undefined The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD; he turns it wherever he will.

undefined Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the heart.

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

undefined Haughty eyes and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, are sin.

undefined The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.

undefined The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a snare of death.

undefined The violence of the wicked will sweep them away, because they refuse to do what is just.

undefined The way of the guilty is crooked, but the conduct of the pure is upright.

undefined It is better to live in a corner of the housetop than in a house shared with a quarrelsome wife.

undefined The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes.

undefined When a scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise; when a wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge.

undefined The Righteous One observes the house of the wicked; he throws the wicked down to ruin.

undefined Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not be answered.

undefined A gift in secret averts anger, and a concealed bribe, strong wrath.

undefined When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers.

undefined One who wanders from the way of good sense will rest in the assembly of the dead.

undefined Whoever loves pleasure will be a poor man; he who loves wine and oil will not be rich.

undefined The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, and the traitor for the upright.

undefined It is better to live in a desert land than with a quarrelsome and fretful woman.

undefined Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man's dwelling, but a foolish man devours it.

undefined Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.

undefined A wise man scales the city of the mighty and brings down the stronghold in which they trust.

undefined Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.

undefined “Scoffer” is the name of the arrogant, haughty man who acts with arrogant pride.

undefined The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.

undefined All day long he craves and craves, but the righteous gives and does not hold back.

undefined The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent.

undefined A false witness will perish, but the word of a man who hears will endure.

undefined A wicked man puts on a bold face, but the upright gives thought to his ways.

undefined No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel can avail against the LORD.

undefined The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the LORD.

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