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Themes in Proverbs 21
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Themes in Proverbs 21

Proverbs 21:1

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

Proverbs 21:2

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

Proverbs 21:3

Doing what is righteous and just
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.

Proverbs 21:4

The lamp that guides the wicked—
haughty eyes and an arrogant heart—is sin.

Proverbs 21:5

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

Proverbs 21:6

Making a fortune through a lying tongue
is a vanishing mist, a pursuit of death.

Proverbs 21:7

The violence of the wicked sweeps them away
because they refuse to act justly.

Proverbs 21:8

A guilty man’s conduct is crooked,
but the behavior of the innocent is upright.

Proverbs 21:9

Better to live on the corner of a roof
than to share a house with a nagging wife.

Proverbs 21:10

A wicked person desires evil;
he has no consideration for his neighbor.

Proverbs 21:11

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

Proverbs 21:12

The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked;
He brings the wicked to ruin.
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Proverbs 21:13

The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor
will himself also call out and not be answered.

Proverbs 21:14

A secret gift soothes anger,
and a covert bribe, fierce rage.

Proverbs 21:15

Justice executed is a joy to the righteous
but a terror to those who practice iniquity.

Proverbs 21:16

The man who strays from the way of wisdom
will come to rest
in the assembly of the departed spirits.

Proverbs 21:17

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

Proverbs 21:18

The wicked are a ransom for the righteous,
and the treacherous, for the upright.

Proverbs 21:19

Better to live in a wilderness
than with a nagging and hot-tempered wife.

Proverbs 21:20

Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of a wise person,
but a foolish man consumes them.

Proverbs 21:21

The one who pursues righteousness and faithful love
will find life, righteousness, and honor.

Proverbs 21:22

A wise person went up against a city of warriors
and brought down its secure fortress.

Proverbs 21:23

The one who guards his mouth and tongue
keeps himself out of trouble.

Proverbs 21:24

The proud and arrogant person, named “Mocker,”
acts with excessive pride.

Proverbs 21:25

A slacker’s craving will kill him
because his hands refuse to work.

Proverbs 21:26

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

Proverbs 21:27

The sacrifice of a wicked person is detestable—
how much more so
when he brings it with ulterior motives!

Proverbs 21:28

A lying witness will perish,
but the one who listens will speak successfully.

Proverbs 21:29

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

Proverbs 21:30

No wisdom, no understanding, and no counsel
will prevail against the Lord.

Proverbs 21:31

A horse is prepared for the day of battle,
but victory comes from the Lord.

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