Prov. 21
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21:1
The aking’s heart is
like streams of water in the hand of Jehovah;
He turns it wherever He wishes.
Prov. 21
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21:2
Every away of a man is right in his own eyes,
But Jehovah weighs the
bhearts.
Prov. 21
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21:3
To do righteousness and justice
Is more acceptable to Jehovah than
asacrifice.
Prov. 21
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21:4
A high look and a proud heart —
The lamp of the wicked — is sin.
Prov. 21
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21:5
The plans of the diligent
lead only to plentifulness,
But everyone who is hasty
comes only to want.
Prov. 21
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21:6
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue
Is a fleeting vapor, a
1snare of death.
Prov. 21
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21:7
The violence of the wicked will sweep them away
Because they refuse to do justice.
Prov. 21
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21:8
The way of a guilty man is crooked;
But as for the pure, his work is right.
Prov. 21
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21:9
aIt is better to dwell in a corner of a housetop
Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.
Prov. 21
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21:10
The soul of the wicked man desires evil;
His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
Prov. 21
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21:11
When the scorner is punished, the simple man becomes wise;
And when the wise man is instructed, he receives knowledge.
Prov. 21
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21:12
The righteous One considers the house of the wicked man,
Overthrowing the wicked to
their ruin.
Prov. 21
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21:13
Whoever acloses his ear to the cry of the poor man
Also will cry and will not be heard.
Prov. 21
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21:14
A gift in secret pacifies anger;
And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.
Prov. 21
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21:15
It is joy to the righteous man to do justice,
But it is destruction to the workers of iniquity.
Prov. 21
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21:16
The man who wanders from the way of understanding
Will rest in the assembly of the dead.
Prov. 21
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21:17
He who
aloves pleasure will be a poor man;
He who loves wine and oil will not be rich.
Prov. 21
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21:18
The wicked man is a ransom for the righteous man,
And the treacherous man is in the place of the upright.
Prov. 21
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21:19
aIt is better to dwell in a desert land
Than with a contentious and vexing woman.
Prov. 21
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21:20
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise man,
But a foolish man swallows it up.
Prov. 21
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21:21
He who pursues righteousness and kindness
Finds life, righteousness, and honor.
Prov. 21
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21:22
A wise man scales the city of the mighty
And brings down the strength in which they trust.
Prov. 21
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21:23
Whoever aguards his mouth and his tongue
Keeps his soul from troubles.
Prov. 21
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21:24
Proud, Haughty, Scorner are the names
Of him who works in the arrogance of pride.
Prov. 21
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21:25
The desire of the sluggard puts him to death,
For his hands refuse to work.
Prov. 21
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21:26
All day long one covets greedily,
But the righteous man gives and does not hold back.
Prov. 21
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21:27
aThe sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;
How much more when he brings it with evil intent!
Prov. 21
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21:28
A false witness will perish,
But the man who hears will speak so as to endure.
Prov. 21
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21:29
A wicked man hardens his face;
But as for the upright, he establishes his ways.
Prov. 21
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21:30
There is no wisdom nor understanding
Nor
acounsel that
can avail against Jehovah.
Prov. 21
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21:31
The horse is prepared for the day of battle,
But
avictory belongs to Jehovah.
