Proverbs 21
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1[an error occurred while processing this directive]1The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD like channels of water; he turns it wherever he wants.
2[an error occurred while processing this directive]2All of a person's ways seem right in his own opinion, but the LORD evaluates the motives.
3[an error occurred while processing this directive]3To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
4[an error occurred while processing this directive]4Haughty eyes and a proud heart--the agricultural product of the wicked is sin.
5[an error occurred while processing this directive]5The plans of the diligent lead only to plenty, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.
6[an error occurred while processing this directive]6Making a fortune by a lying tongue is like a vapor driven back and forth; they seek death.
7[an error occurred while processing this directive]7The violence done by the wicked will drag them away because they refuse to do what is right.
8[an error occurred while processing this directive]8The way of the guilty person is devious, but as for the pure, his way is upright.
9[an error occurred while processing this directive]9It is better to live on a corner of the housetop than in a house in company with a quarrelsome wife.
10[an error occurred while processing this directive]10The appetite of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor is shown no favor in his eyes.
11[an error occurred while processing this directive]11When a scorner is punished, the naive becomes wise; when a wise person is instructed, he gains knowledge.
12[an error occurred while processing this directive]12The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked; he overthrows the wicked to their ruin.
13[an error occurred while processing this directive]13The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and will not be answered.
14[an error occurred while processing this directive]14A gift given in secret subdues anger, and a bribe given secretly subdues strong wrath.
15[an error occurred while processing this directive]15Doing justice brings joy to the righteous and terror to those who do evil.
16[an error occurred while processing this directive]16The one who wanders from the way of wisdom will end up in the company of the departed.
17[an error occurred while processing this directive]17The one who loves pleasure will be a poor person; whoever loves wine and anointing oil will not be rich.
18[an error occurred while processing this directive]18The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the faithless are taken in the place of the upright.
19[an error occurred while processing this directive]19It is better to live in a desert land than with a quarrelsome and easily-provoked woman.
20[an error occurred while processing this directive]20There is desirable treasure and olive oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person devours all he has.
21[an error occurred while processing this directive]21The one who pursues righteousness and love finds life, bounty, and honor.
22[an error occurred while processing this directive]22The wise person can scale the city of the mighty and bring down the stronghold in which they trust.
23[an error occurred while processing this directive]23The one who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his life from troubles.
24[an error occurred while processing this directive]24A proud and arrogant person, whose name is "Scoffer," acts with overbearing pride.
25[an error occurred while processing this directive]25What the sluggard desires will kill him, for his hands refuse to work.
26[an error occurred while processing this directive]26All day long he craves greedily, but the righteous gives and does not hold back.
27[an error occurred while processing this directive]27The wicked person's sacrifice is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent!
28[an error occurred while processing this directive]28A lying witness will perish, but the one who reports accurately speaks forever.
29[an error occurred while processing this directive]29A wicked person shows boldness with his face, but as for the upright, he discerns his ways.
30[an error occurred while processing this directive]30There is no wisdom and there is no understanding, and there is no counsel against the LORD.
31[an error occurred while processing this directive]31A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory is from the LORD.
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