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