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