Proverbs 21
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1[an error occurred while processing this directive]1The king’s heart is like a stream of water directed by the LORD; he guides it wherever he pleases.
2[an error occurred while processing this directive]2People may be right in their own eyes, but the LORD examines their heart.
3[an error occurred while processing this directive]3The LORD is more pleased when we do what is right and just than when we offer him sacrifices.
4[an error occurred while processing this directive]4Haughty eyes, a proud heart, and evil actions are all sin.
5[an error occurred while processing this directive]5Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty.
6[an error occurred while processing this directive]6Wealth created by a lying tongue is a vanishing mist and a deadly trap.
7[an error occurred while processing this directive]7The violence of the wicked sweeps them away, because they refuse to do what is just.
8[an error occurred while processing this directive]8The guilty walk a crooked path; the innocent travel a straight road.
9[an error occurred while processing this directive]9It’s better to live alone in the corner of an attic than with a quarrelsome wife in a lovely home.
10[an error occurred while processing this directive]10Evil people desire evil; their neighbors get no mercy from them.
11[an error occurred while processing this directive]11If you punish a mocker, the simpleminded become wise; if you instruct the wise, they will be all the wiser.
12[an error occurred while processing this directive]12The Righteous One knows what is going on in the homes of the wicked; he will bring disaster on them.
13[an error occurred while processing this directive]13Those who shut their ears to the cries of the poor will be ignored in their own time of need.
14[an error occurred while processing this directive]14A secret gift calms anger; a bribe under the table pacifies fury.
15[an error occurred while processing this directive]15Justice is a joy to the godly, but it terrifies evildoers.
16[an error occurred while processing this directive]16The person who strays from common sense will end up in the company of the dead.
17[an error occurred while processing this directive]17Those who love pleasure become poor; those who love wine and luxury will never be rich.
18[an error occurred while processing this directive]18The wicked are punished in place of the godly, and traitors in place of the honest.
19[an error occurred while processing this directive]19It’s better to live alone in the desert than with a quarrelsome, complaining wife.
20[an error occurred while processing this directive]20The wise have wealth and luxury, but fools spend whatever they get.
21[an error occurred while processing this directive]21Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love will find life, righteousness, and honor.
22[an error occurred while processing this directive]22The wise conquer the city of the strong and level the fortress in which they trust.
23[an error occurred while processing this directive]23Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut, and you will stay out of trouble.
24[an error occurred while processing this directive]24Mockers are proud and haughty; they act with boundless arrogance.
25[an error occurred while processing this directive]25Despite their desires, the lazy will come to ruin, for their hands refuse to work.
26[an error occurred while processing this directive]26Some people are always greedy for more, but the godly love to give!
27[an error occurred while processing this directive]27The sacrifice of an evil person is detestable, especially when it is offered with wrong motives.
28[an error occurred while processing this directive]28A false witness will be cut off, but a credible witness will be allowed to speak.
29[an error occurred while processing this directive]29The wicked bluff their way through, but the virtuous think before they act.
30[an error occurred while processing this directive]30No human wisdom or understanding or plan can stand against the LORD.
31[an error occurred while processing this directive]31The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the LORD.
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