Proverbs 21 The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. 1 Related passages for Proverbs 21:1
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts. 2 Related passages for Proverbs 21:2
To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. 3 Related passages for Proverbs 21:3
An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin. 4 Related passages for Proverbs 21:4
The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want. 5 Related passages for Proverbs 21:5
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death. 6 Related passages for Proverbs 21:6
The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment. 7 Related passages for Proverbs 21:7
The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right. 8 Related passages for Proverbs 21:8
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house. 9 Related passages for Proverbs 21:9
The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes. 10 Related passages for Proverbs 21:10
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. 11 Related passages for Proverbs 21:11
The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness. 12 Related passages for Proverbs 21:12
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. 13 Related passages for Proverbs 21:13
A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath. 14 Related passages for Proverbs 21:14
It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity. 15 Related passages for Proverbs 21:15
The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead. 16 Related passages for Proverbs 21:16
He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. 17 Related passages for Proverbs 21:17
The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright. 18 Related passages for Proverbs 21:18
It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman. 19 Related passages for Proverbs 21:19
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. 20 Related passages for Proverbs 21:20
He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. 21 Related passages for Proverbs 21:21
A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof. 22 Related passages for Proverbs 21:22
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. 23 Related passages for Proverbs 21:23
Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. 24 Related passages for Proverbs 21:24
The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. 25 Related passages for Proverbs 21:25
He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not. 26 Related passages for Proverbs 21:26
The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind? 27 Related passages for Proverbs 21:27
A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly. 28 Related passages for Proverbs 21:28
A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way. 29 Related passages for Proverbs 21:29
There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord. 30 Related passages for Proverbs 21:30
The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the Lord. 31 Related passages for Proverbs 21:31
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