Pro21:1 The LORD Considers the Heart The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, Like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes.
Pro21:2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the hearts.
Pro21:3 To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Pro21:4 A haughty look, a proud heart, And the plowing of the wicked are sin.
Pro21:5 The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, But those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty.
Pro21:6 Getting treasures by a lying tongue Is the fleeting fantasy of those who seek death.
Pro21:7 The violence of the wicked will destroy them, Because they refuse to do justice.
Pro21:8 The way of a guilty man is perverse; But as for the pure, his work is right.
Pro21:9 Better to dwell in a corner of a housetop, Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.
Pro21:10 The soul of the wicked desires evil; His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
Pro21:11 When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
Pro21:12 The righteous God wisely considers the house of the wicked, Overthrowing the wicked for their wickedness.
Pro21:13 Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not be heard.
Pro21:14 A gift in secret pacifies anger, And a bribe behind the back, strong wrath.
Pro21:15 It is a joy for the just to do justice, But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.
Pro21:16 A man who wanders from the way of understanding Will rest in the assembly of the dead.
Pro21:17 He who loves pleasure will be a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not be rich.
Pro21:18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, And the unfaithful for the upright.
Pro21:19 Better to dwell in the wilderness, Than with a contentious and angry woman.
Pro21:20 There is desirable treasure, And oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man squanders it.
Pro21:21 He who follows righteousness and mercy Finds life, righteousness and honor.
Pro21:22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty, And brings down the trusted stronghold.
Pro21:23 Whoever guards his mouth and tongue Keeps his soul from troubles.
Pro21:24 A proud and haughty man--"Scoffer" is his name; He acts with arrogant pride.
Pro21:25 The desire of the lazy man kills him, For his hands refuse to labor.
Pro21:26 He covets greedily all day long, But the righteous gives and does not spare.
Pro21:27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; How much more when he brings it with wicked intent!
Pro21:28 A false witness shall perish, But the man who hears him will speak endlessly.
Pro21:29 A wicked man hardens his face, But as for the upright, he establishes his way.
Pro21:30 There is no wisdom or understanding Or counsel against the LORD.
Pro21:31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But deliverance is of the LORD.