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Proverbs 21 :: Revised Standard Version (RSV)

Pro 21:1The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD; he turns it wherever he will.
Pro 21:2Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the heart.
Pro 21:3To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Pro 21:4Haughty eyes and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, are sin.
Pro 21:5The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but every one who is hasty comes only to want.
Pro 21:6The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a snare of death.
Pro 21:7The violence of the wicked will sweep them away, because they refuse to do what is just.
Pro 21:8The way of the guilty is crooked, but the conduct of the pure is right.
Pro 21:9It is better to live in a corner of the housetop than in a house shared with a contentious woman.
Pro 21:10The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes.
Pro 21:11When a scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise; when a wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge.
Pro 21:12The righteous observes the house of the wicked; the wicked are cast down to ruin.
Pro 21:13He who closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself cry out and not be heard.
Pro 21:14A gift in secret averts anger; and a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.
Pro 21:15When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous, but dismay to evildoers.
Pro 21:16A man who wanders from the way of understanding will rest in the assembly of the dead.
Pro 21:17He who loves pleasure will be a poor man; he who loves wine and oil will not be rich.
Pro 21:18The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, and the faithless for the upright.
Pro 21:19It is better to live in a desert land than with a contentious and fretful woman.
Pro 21:20Precious treasure remains in a wise man's dwelling, but a foolish man devours it.
Pro 21:21He who pursues righteousness and kindness will find life and honor.
Pro 21:22A wise man scales the city of the mighty and brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
Pro 21:23He who keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.
Pro 21:24"Scoffer" is the name of the proud, haughty man who acts with arrogant pride.
Pro 21:25The desire of the sluggard kills him for his hands refuse to labor.
Pro 21:26All day long the wicked covets, but the righteous gives and does not hold back.
Pro 21:27The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent.
Pro 21:28A false witness will perish, but the word of a man who hears will endure.
Pro 21:29A wicked man puts on a bold face, but an upright man considers his ways.
Pro 21:30No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel, can avail against the LORD.
Pro 21:31The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the LORD.
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