Proverbs Chapter 21

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Chapters in the book of: Proverbs

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Verses in the book of Proverbs Chapter 21

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1- The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.

2- Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.

3- To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

4- An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.

5- The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.

6- The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.

7- The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.

8- The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.

9- It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.

10- The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.

11- When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

12- The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.

13- Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

14- A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.

15- It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

16- The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.

17- He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

18- The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.

19- It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.

20- There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

21- He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

22- A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

23- Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

24- Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

25- The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

26- He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

27- The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

28- A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.

29- A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.

30- There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

31- The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.