Proverbs 21

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1. 1The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, like streams of water; He directs it wherever He pleases.
2. 2Every way of a person seems right in their own eyes, but the LORD examines the hearts.
3. 3To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
4. 4A high look, a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked are sin.
5. 5The plans of the diligent lead to abundance, but everyone who is hasty ends up in need.
6. 6Acquiring treasures through a lying tongue is a fleeting vanity for those who seek death.
7. 7The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them, because they refuse to do judgment.
8. 8The way of a person is perverse and strange, but the work of the pure is right.
9. 9It is better to live in a corner of the roof than with a quarrelsome woman in a spacious house.
10. 10The soul of the wicked desires evil; their neighbor finds no favor in their eyes.
11. 11When the mocker is punished, the simple become wise; and when the wise are instructed, they gain knowledge.
12. 12The righteous one wisely considers the house of the wicked: but God overthrows the wicked for their wickedness.
13. 13Whoever ignores the cry of the poor will also cry out and not be heard.
14. 14A gift given in secret calms anger, and a reward given quietly soothes strong wrath.
15. 15It is joy to the just to do judgment, but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
16. 16A person who strays from the path of understanding will stay in the congregation of the dead.
17. 17Anyone who loves pleasure will become poor; anyone who loves wine and oil will not become rich.
18. 18The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
19. 19It is better to live in the wilderness than with a contentious and angry woman.
20. 20There is desirable treasure and oil in the home of the wise, but a foolish person spends it all.
21. 21Whoever pursues righteousness and mercy will find life, righteousness, and honor.
22. 22A wise person scales the city of the mighty and brings down the strength of its confidence.
23. 23Whoever guards their mouth and tongue keeps their soul from trouble.
24. 24Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who acts with proud wrath.
25. 25The desire of the lazy person kills them, because their hands refuse to work.
26. 26They covet greedily all the day long, but the righteous give and do not spare.
27. 27The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination — how much more when they bring it with a wicked mind?
28. 28A false witness will perish, but the person who hears will speak constantly.
29. 29A wicked person hardens their face, but as for the upright, they direct their way.
30. 30No wisdom, understanding, or counsel can prevail against the LORD.
31. 31The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but safety comes from the LORD.