Thematic Bible
Proverbs 21:1 (show verse)
The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD; he turns it wherever he will.
Proverbs 21:2 (show verse)
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORDweighs the heart.
Proverbs 21:3 (show verse)
To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:4 (show verse)
Haughty eyes and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, are sin.
Proverbs 21:5 (show verse)
The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.
Proverbs 21:6 (show verse)
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a snare of death.
Proverbs 21:7 (show verse)
The violence of the wicked will sweep them away, because they refuse to do what is just.
Proverbs 21:8 (show verse)
The way of the guilty is crooked, but the conduct of the pure is upright.
Proverbs 21:9 (show verse)
It is better to live in a corner of the housetop than in a house shared with a quarrelsome wife.
Proverbs 21:10 (show verse)
The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes.
Proverbs 21:11 (show verse)
When a scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise; when a wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge.
Proverbs 21:12 (show verse)
The Righteous One observes the house of the wicked; he throws the wicked down to ruin.
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Proverbs 21:13 (show verse)
Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not be answered.
Proverbs 21:14 (show verse)
A gift in secret averts anger, and a concealed bribe, strong wrath.
Proverbs 21:15 (show verse)
When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers.
Proverbs 21:16 (show verse)
One who wanders from the way of good sense will rest in the assembly of the dead.
Proverbs 21:17 (show verse)
Whoever loves pleasure will be a poor man; he who loves wine and oil will not be rich.
Proverbs 21:18 (show verse)
The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, and the traitor for the upright.
Proverbs 21:19 (show verse)
It is better to live in a desert land than with a quarrelsome and fretful woman.
Proverbs 21:20 (show verse)
Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man's dwelling, but a foolish man devours it.
Proverbs 21:21 (show verse)
Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 21:22 (show verse)
A wise man scales the city of the mighty and brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
Proverbs 21:23 (show verse)
Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.
Proverbs 21:24 (show verse)
"Scoffer" is the name of the arrogant, haughty man who acts with arrogant pride.
Proverbs 21:25 (show verse)
The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.
Proverbs 21:26 (show verse)
All day long he craves and craves, but the righteous gives and does not hold back.
Proverbs 21:27 (show verse)
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent.
Proverbs 21:28 (show verse)
A false witness will perish, but the word of a man who hears will endure.
Proverbs 21:29 (show verse)
A wicked man puts on a bold face, but the upright gives thought to his ways.
Proverbs 21:30 (show verse)
No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel can avail against the LORD.
Proverbs 21:31 (show verse)
The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the LORD.