Thematic Bible
Proverbs 21:1 (show verse)
Streams of water [are] the heart of a king in the hand of Yahweh; {wherever} he will desire, he will turn.
Proverbs 21:2 (show verse)
Every way of a man is upright in his [own] eyes, but Yahweh weighs hearts.
Proverbs 21:3 (show verse)
Doing righteousness and justice is [more] acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:4 (show verse)
Haughtiness of [the] eyes and pride of heart, [the] lamp of the wicked [are] sin.
Proverbs 21:5 (show verse)
The plans of the diligent only [lead] to abundance, but all who are hasty, only to want.
Proverbs 21:6 (show verse)
He who makes treasure by a lying tongue [is a] fleeting vapor [and] seeker 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 sweep them away, for they refuse to do justice.
Proverbs 21:8 (show verse)
Crooked is the way of a man and a foreigner, but the pure [is] upright [in] his conduct.
Proverbs 21:9 (show verse)
Better to dwell on the corner of a roof than [to] share a house with a woman of contention.
Proverbs 21:10 (show verse)
The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor will not find mercy in his eyes.
Proverbs 21:11 (show verse)
With the punishment of a scoffer, the simple will become wise, and with the instruction of the wise, he will obtain 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 observes the house of the wicked; he throws the wicked to ruin.
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Proverbs 21:13 (show verse)
He who closes his ear from the cry of the poor, he also will cry out and not be heard.
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 will avert {anger}, and a {concealed bribe}, strong wrath.
Proverbs 21:15 (show verse)
[It is] a joy to the righteous to do justice, but dismay to those who do evil.
Proverbs 21:16 (show verse)
Whoever wanders from the way of understanding, in the assembly of the dead he will rest.
Proverbs 21:17 (show verse)
A man of want [is] he who loves pleasure; he who loves wine and oil will not become rich.
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)
A ransom for the righteous is the wicked, and [the] faithless instead of the upright.
Proverbs 21:19 (show verse)
Better to live in a land of wilderness than [with] a wife of quarrels and provocation.
Proverbs 21:20 (show verse)
Precious treasure and oil [are] in the house of the wise, but the foolish person will devour them.
Proverbs 21:21 (show verse)
He who pursues righteousness and kindness will find 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)
To a city of warriors, the wise ascends, and he will bring down the stronghold--its object of trust.
Proverbs 21:23 (show verse)
He who guards his mouth and his tongue, he guards his life from danger.
Proverbs 21:24 (show verse)
The proud, haughty one: "scoffer" [is] his name; he acts with arrogance of pride.
Proverbs 21:25 (show verse)
The craving of a lazy person will kill him, for his hands refuse to work.
Proverbs 21:26 (show verse)
{All day} he craves a craving, but the righteous will give and not hold back.
Proverbs 21:27 (show verse)
The sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination; how much more when he brings it in divisiveness!
Proverbs 21:28 (show verse)
A false witness will perish, but a man who listens will testify with success.
Proverbs 21:29 (show verse)
A wicked man is strong in {his countenance}, but the upright will appoint his paths.
Proverbs 21:30 (show verse)
There is no wisdom, nor understanding, nor counsel to oppose Yahweh.
Proverbs 21:31 (show verse)
A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but to Yahweh [belongs] the victory.