Proverbs 21 : 1 (HCSB)
A king's heart is a water channel in the LORD's hand: He directs it wherever He chooses.
Proverbs 21 : 2 (HCSB)
All the ways of a man seem right to him, but the LORD evaluates the motives.
Proverbs 21 : 3 (HCSB)
Doing what is righteous and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21 : 4 (HCSB)
The lamp that guides the wicked-- haughty eyes and an arrogant heart-- is sin.
Proverbs 21 : 5 (HCSB)
The plans of the diligent certainly lead to profit, but anyone who is reckless only becomes poor.
Proverbs 21 : 6 (HCSB)
Making a fortune through a lying tongue is a vanishing mist, a pursuit of death.
Proverbs 21 : 7 (HCSB)
The violence of the wicked sweeps them away because they refuse to act justly.
Proverbs 21 : 8 (HCSB)
A guilty man's conduct is crooked, but the behavior of the innocent is upright.
Proverbs 21 : 9 (HCSB)
Better to live on the corner of a roof than to share a house with a nagging wife.
Proverbs 21 : 10 (HCSB)
A wicked person desires evil; he has no consideration for his neighbor.
Proverbs 21 : 11 (HCSB)
When a mocker is punished, the inexperienced become wiser; when one teaches a wise man, he acquires knowledge.
Proverbs 21 : 12 (HCSB)
The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked; He brings the wicked to ruin.
Proverbs 21 : 13 (HCSB)
The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor will himself also call out and not be answered.
Proverbs 21 : 14 (HCSB)
A secret gift soothes anger, and a covert bribe, fierce rage.
Proverbs 21 : 15 (HCSB)
Justice executed is a joy to the righteous but a terror to those who practice iniquity.
Proverbs 21 : 16 (HCSB)
The man who strays from the way of wisdom will come to rest in the assembly of the departed spirits.
Proverbs 21 : 17 (HCSB)
The one who loves pleasure will become a poor man; whoever loves wine and oil will not get rich.
Proverbs 21 : 18 (HCSB)
The wicked are a ransom for the righteous, and the treacherous, for the upright.
Proverbs 21 : 19 (HCSB)
Better to live in a wilderness than with a nagging and hot-tempered wife.
Proverbs 21 : 20 (HCSB)
Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.
Proverbs 21 : 21 (HCSB)
The one who pursues righteousness and faithful love will find life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 21 : 22 (HCSB)
The wise conquer a city of warriors and bring down its mighty fortress.
Proverbs 21 : 23 (HCSB)
The one who guards his mouth and tongue keeps himself out of trouble.
Proverbs 21 : 24 (HCSB)
The proud and arrogant person, named "Mocker," acts with excessive pride.
Proverbs 21 : 25 (HCSB)
A slacker's craving will kill him because his hands refuse to work.
Proverbs 21 : 26 (HCSB)
He is filled with craving all day long, but the righteous give and don't hold back.
Proverbs 21 : 27 (HCSB)
The sacrifice of a wicked person is detestable-- how much more so when he brings it with ulterior motives!
Proverbs 21 : 28 (HCSB)
A lying witness will perish, but the one who listens will speak successfully.
Proverbs 21 : 29 (HCSB)
A wicked man puts on a bold face, but the upright man considers his way.
Proverbs 21 : 30 (HCSB)
No wisdom, no understanding, and no counsel *will prevail against the LORD.
Proverbs 21 : 31 (HCSB)
A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory comes from the LORD.
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