Thematic Bible
Proverbs 21:1 (show verse)
He turns it whichever way He wishes.
Proverbs 21:2 (show verse)
Every man’s way is right in his own eyes,
But the Lord weighs and examines the hearts [of people and their motives].
Proverbs 21:3 (show verse)
To do righteousness and justice
Is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice [for wrongs repeatedly committed].
Proverbs 21:4 (show verse)
Haughty and arrogant eyes and a proud heart,
The lamp of the wicked [their self-centered pride], is sin [in the eyes of God].
Proverbs 21:5 (show verse)
The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance and advantage,
But everyone who acts in haste comes surely to poverty.
Proverbs 21:6 (show verse)
Acquiring treasures by a lying tongue
Is a fleeting vapor, the seeking and pursuit of death.
Business life » Dishonesty » Condemned
Business life » Dishonesty » Unjust gain
Dishonesty » Condemned
Lying » Vanity of getting riches by
Lying/lies » The acquiring of wealth by lying
Riches » Denunciations against those who » Get, by vanity
The lord seeking that which was lost » Those that seek death
Vanity » Riches gotten by falsehood are
Vices » Dishonesty » Condemned
Vices » Dishonesty » Unjust gain
Wealth » The acquisition of treasures by lying
Business life » Dishonesty » Unjust gain
Dishonesty » Condemned
Lying » Vanity of getting riches by
Lying/lies » The acquiring of wealth by lying
Riches » Denunciations against those who » Get, by vanity
The lord seeking that which was lost » Those that seek death
Vanity » Riches gotten by falsehood are
Vices » Dishonesty » Condemned
Vices » Dishonesty » Unjust gain
Wealth » The acquisition of treasures by lying
Proverbs 21:7 (show verse)
The violence of the wicked will [return to them and] drag them away [like fish caught in a net],
Because they refuse to act with justice.
Proverbs 21:8 (show verse)
The way of the guilty is [exceedingly] crooked,
But as for the pure, his conduct is upright.
Proverbs 21:9 (show verse)
It is better to live in a corner of the housetop [on the flat roof, exposed to the weather]
Than in a house shared with a quarrelsome (contentious) woman.
Proverbs 21:10 (show verse)
The soul of the wicked desires evil [like an addictive substance];
His neighbor finds no compassion in his eyes.
Proverbs 21:11 (show verse)
When the scoffer is punished, the naive [observes the lesson and] becomes wise;
But when the wise and teachable person is instructed, he receives knowledge.
Instruction » The time when the wise are instructed
Knowledge » Who gets knowledge
Punishment » Design of » To secure obedience
Punishment » The time when a scorner is punished
Receiving » Who receives knowledge
Scorn » The time when a scorner is punished
Simplicity » the Simple
Simplicity » They who have the grace of » Profit by the correction of others
Knowledge » Who gets knowledge
Punishment » Design of » To secure obedience
Punishment » The time when a scorner is punished
Receiving » Who receives knowledge
Scorn » The time when a scorner is punished
Simplicity » the Simple
Simplicity » They who have the grace of » Profit by the correction of others
Proverbs 21:12 (show verse)
The righteous one keeps an eye on the house of the wicked—
How the wicked are cast down to ruin.
No Themes for this verse.
Proverbs 21:13 (show verse)
Whoever shuts his ears at the cry of the poor
Will cry out himself and not be answered.
ears » Not to be stopped at cry of the poor
Hearing » Who shall not be heard
Mercy » Neglect of
the Needy » Justice to, encouraged
Neglect » Of mercy and help
Parsimony » General references to
The poor » Justice to, encouraged
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Neglect of mercy
Prayer, answers to » Denied to those who » Are deaf to the cry of the poor
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Justice » The poor » Encouraged
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Neglect of mercy
Hearing » Who shall not be heard
Mercy » Neglect of
the Needy » Justice to, encouraged
Neglect » Of mercy and help
Parsimony » General references to
The poor » Justice to, encouraged
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Neglect of mercy
Prayer, answers to » Denied to those who » Are deaf to the cry of the poor
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Justice » The poor » Encouraged
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Neglect of mercy
Proverbs 21:14 (show verse)
A gift in secret subdues anger,
And a bribe [hidden] in the pocket, strong wrath.
Proverbs 21:15 (show verse)
When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous (the upright, the one in right standing with God),
But to the evildoers it is disaster.
Proverbs 21:16 (show verse)
A man who wanders from the way of understanding (godly wisdom)
Will remain in the assembly of the dead.
Proverbs 21:17 (show verse)
He who loves [only selfish] pleasure will become a poor man;
He who loves and is devoted to
worldly Amusements and pleasures » Lead to » Poverty
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Poverty
the Diet of the jews » Articles used for » Oil
Drunkenness » Leads to » Poverty
Food » List of articles » Oil
Food » Articles of » Oil
Oil » Used for food
Oil » Jews often extravagant in the use of
Pleasure » Those that love pleasure
Pleasure, worldly » Results of a pleasure-seeking life » Poverty
Poverty » Who will end up in poverty
Poverty » Contributing causes of sinful » Love of pleasure
Social duties » Temperance pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to
Temperance » Pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to
Victuals » List of articles » Oil
Wealth » Those that love wealth
Wealth » Who shall not be rich
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Poverty
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Poverty
the Diet of the jews » Articles used for » Oil
Drunkenness » Leads to » Poverty
Food » List of articles » Oil
Food » Articles of » Oil
Oil » Used for food
Oil » Jews often extravagant in the use of
Pleasure » Those that love pleasure
Pleasure, worldly » Results of a pleasure-seeking life » Poverty
Poverty » Who will end up in poverty
Poverty » Contributing causes of sinful » Love of pleasure
Social duties » Temperance pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to
Temperance » Pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to
Victuals » List of articles » Oil
Wealth » Those that love wealth
Wealth » Who shall not be rich
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Poverty
Proverbs 21:18 (show verse)
The wicked become a ransom for the righteous,
And the treacherous in the place of the upright [for they fall into their own traps].
Proverbs 21:19 (show verse)
It is better to dwell in a desert land
Than with a contentious and troublesome woman.
Proverbs 21:20 (show verse)
There is precious treasure and oil in the house of the wise [who prepare for the future],
But a short-sighted and foolish man swallows it up and wastes it.
Proverbs 21:21 (show verse)
He who earnestly seeks righteousness and loyalty
Finds life, righteousness, and honor.
Finding » Who shall find life
Following » Those that follow after righteousness
Following » Those that follow after mercy
Honor » Who has honor
Honour » Earthly » Wisdom and virtue lead to
Life » Who shall find life
Mercy » Those that follow after mercy
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Find it with life and honor
The fruit of righteousness » Those that follow after righteousness
Following » Those that follow after righteousness
Following » Those that follow after mercy
Honor » Who has honor
Honour » Earthly » Wisdom and virtue lead to
Life » Who shall find life
Mercy » Those that follow after mercy
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Find it with life and honor
The fruit of righteousness » Those that follow after righteousness
Proverbs 21:22 (show verse)
A wise man scales the city [walls] of the mighty
And brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
Proverbs 21:23 (show verse)
He who guards his mouth and his tongue
Guards himself from troubles.
Proverbs 21:24 (show verse)
“Proud,” “Haughty,” “Scoffer,” are his names
Who acts with overbearing and insolent pride.
Proverbs 21:25 (show verse)
The desire of the lazy kills him,
For his hands refuse to labor;
Proverbs 21:26 (show verse)
He craves all the day long [and does no work],
But the righteous [willingly] gives and does not withhold [what he has].
Proverbs 21:27 (show verse)
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable and offensive [to the Lord].
How much more [unacceptable and insulting can it be] when he brings it with evil intention?
Proverbs 21:28 (show verse)
A false witness will perish,
But a man who listens to the truth will speak forever and go unchallenged.
Proverbs 21:29 (show verse)
A wicked man puts on a bold face,
But as for the upright, he considers, directs, and establishes his way [with the confidence of integrity].
Proverbs 21:30 (show verse)
There is no [human] wisdom or understanding
Or counsel [that can prevail] against the Lord.
Proverbs 21:31 (show verse)
The horse is prepared for the day of battle,
But deliverance and victory belong to the Lord.