Proverbs 21
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The king's heart is in the hand of
the LORD,
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as the rivers of water: |
he turneth it whithersoever he
will. |
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Every way of a man is right in his
own eyes:
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but the LORD pondereth the
hearts. |
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3 |
To do justice and judgment
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is more acceptable to the LORD than
sacrifice. |
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4 |
A high look, and a proud heart,
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and the plowing of the wicked, is sin. |
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5 |
The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness;
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but of every one that is hasty only to
want. |
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6 |
The getting of treasures by a lying
tongue
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is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that
seek
death. |
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7 |
The robbery of the wicked shall destroy
them;
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because they refuse to do
judgment. |
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8 |
The way of man is froward and
strange:
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but as for the pure, his work is right. |
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9 |
It is better to dwell in a corner
of the housetop,
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than with a brawling woman in a wide
house. |
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10 |
The soul of the wicked desireth evil:
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his neighbor findeth no favor in his
eyes. |
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11 |
When the scorner is punished,
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the simple is made wise: |
and when the wise is instructed, |
he receiveth
knowledge. |
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12 |
The righteous man wisely
considereth the house of the wicked:
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but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness. |
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13 |
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the
poor,
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he also shall cry himself, but shall not be
heard. |
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14 |
A gift in secret pacifieth anger:
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and a reward in the bosom, strong
wrath. |
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15 |
It is joy to the just to do
judgment:
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but destruction shall be to the workers of
iniquity. |
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16 |
The man that wandereth out of the way of
understanding
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shall remain in the congregation of the
dead. |
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17 |
He that loveth pleasure shall be a
poor man:
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he that loveth wine and oil shall not be
rich. |
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18 |
The wicked shall be a ransom for
the righteous,
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and the transgressor for the
upright. |
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19 |
It is better to dwell in the
wilderness,
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than with a contentious and an angry
woman. |
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20 |
There is treasure to be desired
and oil in the dwelling of the wise;
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but a foolish man spendeth it
up. |
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21 |
He that followeth after righteousness and
mercy
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findeth life, righteousness, and
honor. |
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22 |
A wise man scaleth the city of the
mighty,
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and casteth down the strength of the confidence
thereof. |
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23 |
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his
tongue,
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keepeth his soul from
troubles. |
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24 |
Proud and haughty scorner is his name,
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who dealeth in proud
wrath. |
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25 |
The desire of the slothful killeth
him;
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for his hands refuse to
labor. |
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26 |
He coveteth greedily all the day
long:
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but the righteous giveth and spareth
not. |
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27 |
The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination:
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how much more, when he bringeth it with a
wicked
mind? |
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28 |
A false witness shall perish:
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but the man that heareth speaketh
constantly. |
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29 |
A wicked man hardeneth his face:
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but as for the upright, he directeth his
way. |
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30 |
There is no wisdom nor
understanding
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nor counsel against the LORD. |
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31 |
The horse is prepared against the
day of battle:
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but safety is of the LORD. |
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