Thematic Bible
Proverbs 21:1 (show verse)
The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turns it wherever he will.
Proverbs 21:2 (show verse)
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD weighs the hearts.
Proverbs 21:3 (show verse)
To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:4 (show verse)
A haughty look, a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.
Proverbs 21:5 (show verse)
The thoughts of the diligent lead only to plenty; but of everyone that is hasty, only to want.
Proverbs 21:6 (show verse)
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
Proverbs 21:7 (show verse)
The violence of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do justice.
Proverbs 21:8 (show verse)
The way of man is perverse and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.
Proverbs 21:9 (show verse)
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a contentious woman in a whole house.
Proverbs 21:10 (show verse)
The soul of the wicked desires evil: his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
Proverbs 21:11 (show verse)
When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
Proverbs 21:12 (show verse)
The righteous man wisely considers the house of the wicked: but God overthrows the wicked for their wickedness.
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Proverbs 21:13 (show verse)
Whosoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
Proverbs 21:14 (show verse)
A gift in secret averts anger: and a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.
Proverbs 21:15 (show verse)
It is joy to the just to do justice: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
Proverbs 21:16 (show verse)
The man that wanders out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
Proverbs 21:17 (show verse)
He that loves pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loves wine and oil shall not be rich.
Proverbs 21:18 (show verse)
The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
Proverbs 21:19 (show verse)
It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and angry woman.
Proverbs 21:20 (show verse)
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spends it up.
Proverbs 21:21 (show verse)
He that follows after righteousness and mercy finds life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 21:22 (show verse)
A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and casts down the stronghold in which they trust.
Proverbs 21:23 (show verse)
Whosoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
Proverbs 21:24 (show verse)
Proud and haughty scoffer is his name, who deals in arrogant pride.
Proverbs 21:25 (show verse)
The desire of the slothful kills him; for his hands refuse to labor.
Proverbs 21:26 (show verse)
He covets greedily all the day long: but the righteous gives and spares not.
Proverbs 21:27 (show verse)
The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind?
Proverbs 21:28 (show verse)
A false witness shall perish: but the man that hears speaks constantly.
Proverbs 21:29 (show verse)
A wicked man hardens his face: but as for the upright, he considers his way.
Proverbs 21:30 (show verse)
There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
Proverbs 21:31 (show verse)
The horse is prepared for the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.