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Proverbs 21:1
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The king's heart is in the LORD's hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires.
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Proverbs 21:2
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Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the hearts.
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Proverbs 21:3
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To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
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Proverbs 21:4
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A high look, and a proud heart, The lamp of the wicked, is sin.
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Proverbs 21:5
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The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; And everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.
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Proverbs 21:6
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Getting treasures by a lying tongue Is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.
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Proverbs 21:7
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The violence of the wicked will drive them away, Because they refuse to do what is right.
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Proverbs 21:8
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The way of the guilty is devious, But the conduct of the innocent is upright.
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Proverbs 21:9
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It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than to share a house with a contentious woman.
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Proverbs 21:10
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The soul of the wicked desires evil; His neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes.
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Proverbs 21:11
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When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom; When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
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Proverbs 21:12
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The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked, And brings the wicked to ruin.
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Proverbs 21:13
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Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, He will also cry out, but shall not be heard.
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Proverbs 21:14
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A gift in secret pacifies anger; And a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.
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Proverbs 21:15
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It is joy to the righteous to do justice; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
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Proverbs 21:16
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The man who wanders out of the way of understanding Shall rest in the assembly of the dead.
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Proverbs 21:17
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He who loves pleasure shall be a poor man: He who loves wine and oil shall not be rich.
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Proverbs 21:18
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The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; The treacherous for the upright.
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Proverbs 21:19
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It is better to dwell in a desert land, Than with a contentious and fretful woman.
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Proverbs 21:20
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There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swallows it up.
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Proverbs 21:21
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He who follows after righteousness and kindness Finds life, righteousness, and honor.
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Proverbs 21:22
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A wise man scales the city of the mighty, And brings down the strength of its confidence.
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Proverbs 21:23
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Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue Keeps his soul from troubles.
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Proverbs 21:24
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The proud and haughty man, "scoffer" is his name; He works in the arrogance of pride.
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Proverbs 21:25
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The desire of the sluggard kills him, For his hands refuse to labor.
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Proverbs 21:26
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There are those who covet greedily all the day long; But the righteous give and don't withhold.
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Proverbs 21:27
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The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: How much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!
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Proverbs 21:28
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A false witness will perish, And a man who listens speaks to eternity.
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Proverbs 21:29
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A wicked man hardens his face; But as for the upright, he establishes his ways.
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Proverbs 21:30
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There is no wisdom nor understanding Nor counsel against the LORD.
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Proverbs 21:31
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The horse is prepared for the day of battle; But victory is with the LORD.
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