Proverbs 21

The Lord Controls Wise And Foolish People 

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                                    1 Steams of waters the heart of the king, in the hand of Jehovah: upon all which he shall delight in he will turn it                                

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

                                    1 The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hand of the Lord;He (A)turns it wherever He wishes.                                

                                    1 A king’s heart is like streams of water in the Lord’s hand:He directs it wherever He chooses.(A)                                

                                    1 A king's heart is a water stream that the LORD controls; he directs it wherever he pleases.                                
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                                    2 Every way of a man right in his eyes: and Jehovah will prepare hearts.                                

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

                                    2 (B)Every man’s way is right in his own eyes,But the Lord (C)weighs the hearts.                                

                                    2 All a man’s ways seem right to him,but the Lord evaluates the motives.(a)(B)                                

                                    2 Every man's lifestyle is proper in his own view, but the LORD weighs the heart.                                
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                                    3 To do justice and judgment was chosen by Jehovah above gold.                                

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

                                    3 To do (D)righteousness and justiceIs desired by the Lord more than sacrifice.                                

                                    3 Doing what is righteous and justis more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.(C)                                

                                    3 To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.                                
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                                    4 Lifting up the eyes and enlarging the heart, the light of the unjust is sin.                                

                                    4 An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.                                

                                    4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart,The (E)lamp of the wicked, is sin.                                

                                    4 The lamp(b) that guides the wicked—haughty eyes and an arrogant heart(D)—is sin.                                

                                    4 A proud attitude, accompanied by a haughty look, is sin;  they reveal wicked people.                                
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                                    5 The purposes of the active only to abundance; and every one hastening only to want                                

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

                                    5 The plans of the (F)diligent lead surely to advantage,But everyone (G)who is hasty comes surely to poverty.                                

                                    5 The plans of the diligent certainly lead to profit,but anyone who is reckless certainly becomes poor.(E)                                

                                    5 Plans of the persistent surely lead to productivity, but all who are hasty will surely become poor.                                
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                                    6 The making treasures by the tongue of falsehood is vanity scattered from those seeking death.                                

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

                                    6 The (H)acquisition of treasures by a lying tongueIs a fleeting vapor, the (a)pursuit of (I)death.                                

                                    6 Making a fortune through a lying tongueis a vanishing mist,(c) a pursuit of death.(d)(e)(F)                                

                                    6 A fortune gained by deceit is a fleeting vapor and a deadly snare.                                
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                                    7 The violence of the unjust shall sweep them away, for they refuse to do judgment                                

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

                                    7 The violence of the wicked will drag them away,Because they (J)refuse to act with justice.                                

                                    7 The violence of the wicked sweeps them awaybecause they refuse to act justly.                                

                                    7 Devastation caused by the wicked will drag them away because they refuse to do what is just.                                
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                                    8 The way of man is crooked and strange: and the pure his work is right                                

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

                                    8 The way of a guilty man is (K)crooked,But as for the pure, his conduct is upright.                                

                                    8 A guilty man’s conduct is crooked,(G)but the behavior of the innocent is upright.(H)                                

                                    8 The conduct of a guilty man is perverse, but the behavior of the pure is upright.                                
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                                    9 Good to dwell upon the corner of the roof rather than with a woman of strifes and a house of community.                                

                                    9 It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.                                

                                    9 It is better to live in a corner of a roofThan (b)in a house shared with a contentious woman.                                

                                    9 Better to live on the corner of a roofthan to share a house with a nagging wife.(I)                                

                                    9 It's better to live in a corner on the roof than to share a house with a contentious woman.                                
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                                    10 The soul of the unjust one desired evil: his neighbor shall not be compassionated in his eyes.                                

                                    10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.                                

                                    10 The soul of the wicked desires evil;His (L)neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.                                

                                    10 A wicked person desires evil;he has no consideration(f) for his neighbor.(J)                                

                                    10 The soul of the wicked craves evil; he extends no mercy to his neighbor.                                
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                                    11 In punishing him mocking, the simple shall become wise: and in instruction to the wise one he will take knowledge.                                

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

                                    11 When the (M)scoffer is punished, the (c)naive becomes wise;But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.                                

                                    11 When a mocker is punished,the inexperienced become wiser;when one teaches a wise man,he acquires knowledge.(K)                                

                                    11 When a mocker is punished, the fool gains wisdom; but when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.                                
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                                    12 The just one being circumspect for the house of the unjust one: overthrowing the unjust for evil.                                

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

                                    12 The righteous one considers the house of the wicked,Turning the (N)wicked to ruin.                                

                                    12 The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked;He brings the wicked to ruin.                                

                                    12 The righteous God considers the house of the wicked, bringing the wicked to ruin.                                
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                                    13 He stopping his ear from the cry of the poor one also himself shall call and shall not be answered.                                

                                    13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.                                

                                    13 He who (O)shuts his ear to the cry of the poorWill also cry himself and not be (P)answered.                                

                                    13 The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poorwill himself also call out and not be answered.(L)                                

                                    13 Whoever refuses to hear the cry of the poor will also cry himself, but he won't be answered.                                
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                                    14 Giving in secret will subdue anger: and a gift in the bosom, strong wrath.                                

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

                                    14 A (Q)gift in secret subdues anger,And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.                                

                                    14 A secret gift soothes anger,and a covert bribe,(g) fierce rage.(M)                                

                                    14 Privately given gifts pacify wrath, and payments made secretly appease great anger.                                
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                                    15 Joy to the just one to do judgment: and destruction to those working iniquity.                                

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

                                    15 The exercise of justice is joy for the righteous,But is (R)terror to the workers of iniquity.                                

                                    15 Justice executed is a joy to the righteousbut a terror to those who practice iniquity.(N)                                

                                    15 Administering justice brings joy to the righteous, but terror to those who practice iniquity.                                
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                                    16 A man wandering from the way of understanding shall rest in the convocation of the shades.                                

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

                                    16 A man who wanders from the way of understandingWill (S)rest in the assembly of the (d)dead.                                

                                    16 The man who strays from the way of wisdomwill come to restin the assembly of the departed spirits.(O)                                

                                    16 Whoever wanders from the path of understanding will end up where the dead are gathered.                                
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                                    17 A man of poverty loving joy: he loving wine and oil shall not be rich.                                

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

                                    17 He who (T)loves pleasure will become a poor man;He who loves wine and oil will not become rich.                                

                                    17 The one who loves pleasure will become a poor man;whoever loves wine and oil will not get rich.(P)                                

                                    17 Pleasure lovers become poor; loving wine and oil doesn't bring riches.                                
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                                    18 The unjust one a ransom for the just one, and he transgressing, instead of the upright                                

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

                                    18 The wicked is a (U)ransom for the righteous,And the (V)treacherous is in the place of the upright.                                

                                    18 The wicked are a ransom for the righteous,and the treacherous, for(h) the upright.(Q)                                

                                    18 The wicked are ransom for the righteous, and the unfaithful for the upright.                                
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                                    19 Good to dwell in the land of the desert rather than with a woman of contentions and anger.                                

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

                                    19 (W)It is better to live in a desert landThan with a contentious and vexing woman.                                

                                    19 Better to live in a wildernessthan with a nagging and hot-tempered wife.(R)                                

                                    19 It's better to live in the wilderness than to live with a contentious and irritable woman.                                
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                                    20 A treasure desired, and oil in the house of the wise one; and the foolish man will swallow it down.                                

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

                                    20 There is precious (X)treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise,But a foolish man (Y)swallows it up.                                

                                    20 Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of a wise person,but a foolish man consumes them.(i)(S)                                

                                    20 Precious treasures and oil are found where the wise live, but a foolish man devours them.                                
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                                    21 He pursuing justice and mercy shall find life, justice and honor.                                

                                    21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.                                

                                    21 He who (Z)pursues righteousness and loyaltyFinds life, righteousness and honor.                                

                                    21 The one who pursues righteousness and faithful lovewill find life, righteousness, and honor.(T)                                

                                    21 Whoever pursues righteousness and gracious love finds life, righteousness, and honor.                                
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                                    22 The wise one ascended the city of the strong, and he will bring down the strength of its confidence.                                

                                    22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.                                

                                    22 A (AA)wise man scales the city of the mightyAnd brings down the (e)stronghold in which they trust.                                

                                    22 A wise person went up against a city of warriorsand brought down its secure fortress.(U)                                

                                    22 A wise man attacks the city of the mighty, bringing down the fortress in which they trust.                                
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                                    23 He watching his mouth and his tongue watches his soul from straits.                                

                                    23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.                                

                                    23 He who (AB)guards his mouth and his tongue,Guards his soul from troubles.                                

                                    23 The one who guards his mouth and tonguekeeps himself out of trouble.(V)                                

                                    23 Whoever watches his mouth and tongue keeps himself from trouble.                                
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                                    24 Proud, arrogant, mocking, is his name doing in the wrath of pride.                                

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

                                    24 “Proud,” “Haughty,” “(AC)Scoffer,” are his names,Who acts with (AD)insolent pride.                                

                                    24 The proud and arrogant person, named “Mocker,”acts with excessive pride.(W)                                

                                    24 The names "Proud," "Arrogant," and "Mocker" fit whoever acts with presumptuous conceit.                                
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                                    25 The desire of the slothful shall kill him, for his hands refused to work,                                

                                    25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.                                

                                    25 The (AE)desire of the sluggard puts him to death,For his hands refuse to work;                                

                                    25 A slacker’s craving will kill himbecause his hands refuse to work.(X)                                

                                    25 What the lazy person craves will kill him, because his hands refuse to work.                                
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                                    26 He longed a longing all the day: and the just one shall give and not keep back.                                

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

                                    26 All day long he (f)is craving,While the righteous (AF)gives and does not hold back.                                

                                    26 He is filled with craving(j) all day long,but the righteous give and don’t hold back.(Y)                                

                                    26 All day long he continues to crave, while the righteous person gives without holding back.                                
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                                    27 The sacrifice of the unjust is an abomination, for also he will bring it in mischief.                                

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

                                    27 The (AG)sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination,How much more when he brings it with evil intent!                                

                                    27 The sacrifice of a wicked person is detestable—how much more sowhen he brings it with ulterior motives!(Z)                                

                                    27 What the wicked person sacrifices is detestable      how much more when he offers it with vile motives!                                
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                                    28 A witness of lies shall perish: and a man hearing, shall speak clearly.                                

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

                                    28 A (AH)false witness will perish,But the man who listens to the truth will speak forever.                                

                                    28 A lying witness will perish,(AA)but the one who listens will speak successfully.                                

                                    28 A false witness will perish, but whoever listens will testify successfully.                                
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                                    29 An unjust man strengthened with his face: and the upright he will prepare his ways.                                

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

                                    29 A wicked man (g)(AI)displays a bold face,But as for the (AJ)upright, he makes his way sure.                                

                                    29 A wicked man puts on a bold face,(AB)but the upright man considers his way.                                

                                    29 The wicked man puts up a bold appearance, but the upright thinks about what he is doing.                                
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                                    30 No wisdom and no understanding, and no counsel against Jehovah.                                

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

                                    30 There is (AK)no wisdom and no understandingAnd no counsel against the Lord.                                

                                    30 No wisdom, no understanding, and no counselwill prevail against the Lord.(AC)                                

                                    30 No wisdom, insight, or counsel can prevail against the LORD.                                
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                                    31 The horse is prepared for the day of war and salvation is to Jehovah.                                

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

                                    31 The (AL)horse is prepared for the day of battle,But (AM)victory belongs to the Lord.                                

                                    31 A horse is prepared for the day of battle,(AD)but victory comes from the Lord.(AE)  >                                

                                    31 The horse may be prepared for the day of battle, but to the LORD goes the victory.