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Proverbs
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Unverified edition · Chapter 21
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Chapter 21 · All reading sections
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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.
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Proverbs 21:2
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.
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Proverbs 21:3
To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
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Proverbs 21:4
An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.
Source notes · Proverbs 21:4
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- 4 the plowing: or, the light
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Proverbs 21:5
The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.
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Proverbs 21:6
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
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Proverbs 21:7
The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.
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Proverbs 21:8
The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.
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Proverbs 21:9
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
Source notes · Proverbs 21:9
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- 9 a wide…: Heb. an house of society
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Proverbs 21:10
The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.
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Proverbs 21:11
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
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Proverbs 21:12
The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
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Proverbs 21:13
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
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Proverbs 21:14
A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
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Proverbs 21:15
It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
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Proverbs 21:16
The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
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Proverbs 21:17
He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
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Proverbs 21:18
The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
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Proverbs 21:19
It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
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Proverbs 21:20
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
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Proverbs 21:21
He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
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Proverbs 21:22
A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
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Proverbs 21:23
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
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Proverbs 21:24
Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
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Proverbs 21:25
The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
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Proverbs 21:26
He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
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Proverbs 21:27
The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
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Proverbs 21:28
A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
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Proverbs 21:29
A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.
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Proverbs 21:30
There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
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Proverbs 21:31
The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.
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