Proverbs 21:1
The king's heart is in the hand of Jehovah as streams of water. He turns it wherever he will.
Proverbs 21:2
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Jehovah weighs the hearts.
Proverbs 21:3
To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:4
A high look, and a proud heart, even the lamp of the wicked, is sin.
Proverbs 21:5
The thoughts of a diligent man lead only to abundance, but everyone who is hasty, only to want.
Proverbs 21:6
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vapor driven to and fro by those who seek death.
Proverbs 21:7
The violence of the wicked shall sweep them away, because they refuse to do justice.
Proverbs 21:8
The way of him who is laden with guilt is exceedingly crooked, but as for a pure man, his work is right.
Proverbs 21:9
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a contentious woman in a wide house.
Proverbs 21:10
The soul of a wicked man desires evil. His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
Proverbs 21:11
When a scoffer is punished, a simple man is made wise, and when a wise man is instructed, he receives knowledge.
Proverbs 21:12
A righteous man considers the house of the wicked: the wicked are overthrown to ruin.
Proverbs 21:13
He who stops his ears at the cry of a poor man, he also shall cry, but shall not be heard.
Proverbs 21:14
A gift in secret pacifies anger, and a present in the bosom, strong wrath.
Proverbs 21:15
It is joy to the righteous to do justice, but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
Proverbs 21:16
The man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall rest in the assembly of the dead.
Proverbs 21:17
He who loves pleasure shall be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil shall not be rich.
Proverbs 21:18
A wicked man is a ransom for a righteous man, and the treacherous dealer for the upright.
Proverbs 21:19
It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.
Proverbs 21:20
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of a wise man, but a foolish man swallows it up.
Proverbs 21:21
He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 21:22
A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of the confidence of it.
Proverbs 21:23
He who keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
Proverbs 21:24
The proud and haughty man, scoffer is his name. He works in the arrogance of pride.
Proverbs 21:25
The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.
Proverbs 21:26
There is he who covets greedily all the day long, but the righteous gives and does not withhold.
Proverbs 21:27
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination. How much more when he brings it with a wicked mind!
Proverbs 21:28
A false witness shall perish, but the man who hears shall speak so as to endure.
Proverbs 21:29
A wicked man hardens his face, but as for an upright man, he establishes his ways.
Proverbs 21:30
There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against Jehovah.
Proverbs 21:31
The horse is prepared against the day of battle, but victory is from Jehovah.