chapter_Proverbs_21
Proverbs 21:1: Rivulets of waters is the heart of a king in the hand of Jehovah, Wherever He pleaseth He inclineth it. Proverbs 21:2: Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, And Jehovah is pondering hearts. Proverbs 21:3: To do righteousness and judgment, Is chosen of Jehovah rather than sacrifice. Proverbs 21:4: Loftiness of eyes, and breadth of heart, Tillage of the wicked is sin. Proverbs 21:5: The purposes of the diligent are only to advantage, And of every hasty one, only to want. Proverbs 21:6: The making of treasures by a lying tongue, Is a vanity driven away of those seeking death. Proverbs 21:7: The spoil of the wicked catcheth them, Because they have refused to do judgment. Proverbs 21:8: Froward is the way of a man who is vile, And the pure &#8212; upright is his work. Proverbs 21:9: Better to sit on a corner of the roof, Than with a woman of contentions and a house of company. Proverbs 21:10: The soul of the wicked hath desired evil, Not gracious in his eyes is his neighbour. Proverbs 21:11: When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge. Proverbs 21:12: The Righteous One is acting wisely Towards the house of the wicked, He is overthrowing the wicked for wickedness. Proverbs 21:13: Whoso is shutting his ear from the cry of the poor, He also doth cry, and is not answered. Proverbs 21:14: A gift in secret pacifieth anger, And a bribe in the bosom strong fury. Proverbs 21:15: To do justice is joy to the righteous, But ruin to workers of iniquity. Proverbs 21:16: A man who is wandering from the way of understanding, In an assembly of Rephaim resteth. Proverbs 21:17: Whoso is loving mirth is a poor man, Whoso is loving wine and oil maketh no wealth. Proverbs 21:18: The wicked is an atonement for the righteous, And for the upright the treacherous dealer. Proverbs 21:19: Better to dwell in a wilderness land, Than with a woman of contentions and anger. Proverbs 21:20: A treasure to be desired, and oil, Is in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up. Proverbs 21:21: Whoso is pursuing righteousness and kindness, Findeth life, righteousness, and honour. Proverbs 21:22: A city of the mighty hath the wise gone up, And bringeth down the strength of its confidence. Proverbs 21:23: Whoso is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping from adversities his soul. Proverbs 21:24: Proud, haughty, scorner is his name, Who is working in the wrath of pride. Proverbs 21:25: The desire of the slothful slayeth him, For his hands have refused to work. Proverbs 21:26: All the day desiring he hath desired, And the righteous giveth and withholdeth not. Proverbs 21:27: The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination, Much more when in wickedness he bringeth it. Proverbs 21:28: A false witness doth perish, And an attentive man for ever speaketh. Proverbs 21:29: A wicked man hath hardened by his face, And the upright &#8212; he prepareth his way. Proverbs 21:30: There is no wisdom, nor understanding, Nor counsel, over-against Jehovah. Proverbs 21:31: A horse is prepared for a day of battle, And the deliverance is of Jehovah!
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