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Proverbs 21:1

The king's heart is like channels of water in the hand of the LORD; He turns it wherever He pleases.

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Proverbs 21:2

Every person's way is right in his own eyes, But the LORD examines the hearts.

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Proverbs 21:3

To do righteousness and justice Is preferred by the LORD more than sacrifice.

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Proverbs 21:4

Haughty eyes and a proud heart, The lamp of the wicked, is sin.

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Proverbs 21:5

The plans of the diligent certainly lead to advantage, But everyone who is in a hurry certainly comes to poverty.

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Proverbs 21:6

The acquisition of treasures by a lying tongue Is a fleeting vapor, the pursuit of death.

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Proverbs 21:7

The violence of the wicked will sweep them away, Because they refuse to act with justice.

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Proverbs 21:8

The way of a guilty person is crooked, But as for the pure, his conduct is upright.

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Proverbs 21:9

It is better to live on a corner of a roof Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.

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Proverbs 21:10

The soul of the wicked desires evil; His neighbor is shown no compassion in his eyes.

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Proverbs 21:11

When the scoffer is punished, the naive becomes wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

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Proverbs 21:12

The righteous one considers the house of the wicked, Bringing the wicked to ruin.

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Proverbs 21:13

One who shuts his ear to the outcry of the poor Will also call out himself, and not be answered.

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Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe in an inside pocket, strong wrath.

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Proverbs 21:15

The exercise of justice is joy for the righteous, But terror to those who practice injustice.

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Proverbs 21:16

A person who wanders from the way of understanding Will rest in the assembly of the dead.

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Proverbs 21:17

One who loves pleasure will become a poor person; One who loves wine and oil will not become rich.

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Proverbs 21:18

The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, And the treacherous is in the place of the upright.

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Proverbs 21:19

It is better to live in a desert land Than with a contentious and irritating woman.

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Proverbs 21:20

There is precious treasure and oil in the home of the wise, But a foolish person swallows it up.

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Proverbs 21:21

One who pursues righteousness and loyalty Finds life, righteousness, and honor.

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Proverbs 21:22

A wise person scales the city of the mighty And brings down the stronghold in which they trust.

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Proverbs 21:23

One who guards his mouth and his tongue, Guards his soul from troubles.

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Proverbs 21:24

"Proud," "Arrogant," "Scoffer," are his names, One who acts with insolent pride.

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Proverbs 21:25

The desire of the lazy one puts him to death, For his hands refuse to work;

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Proverbs 21:26

All day long he is craving, While the righteous gives and does not hold back.

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Proverbs 21:27

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination, How much more when he brings it with evil intent!

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Proverbs 21:28

A false witness will perish, But a person who listens will speak forever.

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Proverbs 21:29

A wicked person displays a bold face, But as for the upright, he makes his way sure.

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Proverbs 21:30

There is no wisdom, no understanding, And no plan against the LORD.

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Proverbs 21:31

The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But the victory belongs to the LORD.

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