Proverbs 21 : 1 (ERVEN)
To the Lord, a king's mind is like a ditch used to water the fields. He can lead the king wherever he wants him to go.
Proverbs 21 : 2 (ERVEN)
People think that whatever they do is right, but the Lord judges the reasons for everything they do.
Proverbs 21 : 3 (ERVEN)
Do what is right and fair. The Lord loves that more than sacrifices.
Proverbs 21 : 4 (ERVEN)
Proud looks and proud thoughts are sins. They show a person is evil.
Proverbs 21 : 5 (ERVEN)
Careful planning leads to profit. Acting too quickly leads to poverty.
Proverbs 21 : 6 (ERVEN)
Wealth that comes from telling lies disappears quickly and leads to death.
Proverbs 21 : 7 (ERVEN)
The bad things that evil people do will destroy them, because they refuse to do what is right.
Proverbs 21 : 8 (ERVEN)
Criminals cause trouble wherever they go, but good people are honest and fair.
Proverbs 21 : 9 (ERVEN)
It is better to live in a small corner on the roof than to share the house with a woman who is always arguing.
Proverbs 21 : 10 (ERVEN)
Evil people always want to do more evil, and they show no mercy to people around them.
Proverbs 21 : 11 (ERVEN)
When you punish a proud person who laughs at what is right, even fools will learn something. But a little instruction is enough for the wise to learn what they should.
Proverbs 21 : 12 (ERVEN)
God is good. He knows what the wicked are doing, and he will punish them.
Proverbs 21 : 13 (ERVEN)
Those who refuse to help the poor will not receive help when they need it themselves.
Proverbs 21 : 14 (ERVEN)
If anyone is angry with you, give them a gift in private. A gift given in secret will calm even the strongest anger.
Proverbs 21 : 15 (ERVEN)
A decision that is fair makes good people happy, but it makes those who are evil very afraid.
Proverbs 21 : 16 (ERVEN)
Whoever leaves the path of wisdom will be on their way to an early death.
Proverbs 21 : 17 (ERVEN)
Loving pleasure leads to poverty. Wine and luxury will never make you wealthy.
Proverbs 21 : 18 (ERVEN)
The wicked must pay for what happens to good people�the cheaters will be taken in exchange for the honest.
Proverbs 21 : 19 (ERVEN)
It is better to live alone in the desert than with a quick-tempered wife who loves to argue.
Proverbs 21 : 20 (ERVEN)
Wise people save the nice things they have. Fools use up everything as soon as they get it.
Proverbs 21 : 21 (ERVEN)
People who try hard to do good and be faithful will find life, goodness, and honor.
Proverbs 21 : 22 (ERVEN)
A wise person can defeat a city full of warriors and tear down the defenses they trust in.
Proverbs 21 : 23 (ERVEN)
People who are careful about what they say will save themselves from trouble.
Proverbs 21 : 24 (ERVEN)
Proud people think they are better than others. They show they are evil by what they do.
Proverbs 21 : 25 (ERVEN)
Lazy people will cause their own destruction because they refuse to work.
Proverbs 21 : 26 (ERVEN)
Some people are greedy and never have enough. Good people are generous and have plenty.
Proverbs 21 : 27 (ERVEN)
The Lord hates sacrifices from the wicked because they offer them for some evil purpose.
Proverbs 21 : 28 (ERVEN)
Witnesses who lie will be caught and punished. A careful listener will always be there to speak up.
Proverbs 21 : 29 (ERVEN)
Good people know they are right, but the wicked have to pretend.
Proverbs 21 : 30 (ERVEN)
There is no one wise enough to make a plan that can succeed if the Lord is against it.
Proverbs 21 : 31 (ERVEN)
You can prepare your horses for battle, but only the Lord can give you the victory.
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