Proverbs 21 :: Webster's Bible (WEB)

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Pro 21:1

Pro 21:1The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.

Pro 21:2

Pro 21:2Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.

Pro 21:3

Pro 21:3To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

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Pro 21:4A high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.

Pro 21:5

Pro 21:5The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.

Pro 21:6

Pro 21:6The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro by them that seek death.

Pro 21:7

Pro 21:7The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.

Pro 21:8

Pro 21:8The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.

Pro 21:9

Pro 21:9It is better to dwell in a corner of the house-top, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.

Pro 21:10

Pro 21:10The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbor findeth no favor in his eyes.

Pro 21:11

Pro 21:11When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

Pro 21:12

Pro 21:12The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.

Pro 21:13

Pro 21:13Whoever stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

Pro 21:14

Pro 21:14A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom, strong wrath.

Pro 21:15

Pro 21:15It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

Pro 21:16

Pro 21:16The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.

Pro 21:17

Pro 21:17He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

Pro 21:18

Pro 21:18The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.

Pro 21:19

Pro 21:19It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.

Pro 21:20

Pro 21:20There is a treasure to be desired, and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

Pro 21:21

Pro 21:21He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honor.

Pro 21:22

Pro 21:22A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of its confidence.

Pro 21:23

Pro 21:23Whoever keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

Pro 21:24

Pro 21:24Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

Pro 21:25

Pro 21:25The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labor.

Pro 21:26

Pro 21:26He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

Pro 21:27

Pro 21:27The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

Pro 21:28

Pro 21:28A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.

Pro 21:29

Pro 21:29A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.

Pro 21:30

Pro 21:30There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

Pro 21:31

Pro 21:31The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is from the LORD.

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Proverbs 21 :: Webster's Bible (WEB)

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