Thematic Bible
Proverbs 21:1 (show verse)
The king's heart is in the hand of Jehovah 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 Jehovah ponders the hearts.
Proverbs 21:3 (show verse)
To do justice and judgment is more pleasing to Jehovah than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:4 (show verse)
A high look, a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.
Proverbs 21:5 (show verse)
The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenty; but the thoughts of everyone who is hasty only to poverty.
Proverbs 21:6 (show verse)
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro by those who seek 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 robbery of the wicked shall destroy them, because they refuse to do judgment.
Proverbs 21:8 (show verse)
The way of a guilty man is perverted; but 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 quarrelsome woman and to share a 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 scorner is punished, the simple is made wise; and when the wise 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 wisely considers the house of the wicked; but God overthrows the wicked for their wickedness.
No Themes for this verse.
Proverbs 21:13 (show verse)
Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall 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 quiets anger; and a bribe in the bosom quiets strong wrath.
Proverbs 21:15 (show verse)
It is joy to the just to do judgment, but ruin shall be to the workers of iniquity.
Proverbs 21:16 (show verse)
The man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall rest in the assembly of departed spirits.
Proverbs 21:17 (show verse)
He who loves pleasure shall be a poor man; he who loves wine and oil shall not be 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)
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 quarrelsome and angry woman.
Proverbs 21:20 (show verse)
A desirable treasure and oil are in the home of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.
Proverbs 21:21 (show verse)
He who follows after righteousness and mercy 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 one scales the city of the mighty and brings down the strength of its hope.
Proverbs 21:23 (show verse)
Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
Proverbs 21:24 (show verse)
Proud, haughty scorner is his name, he who deals in proud wrath.
Proverbs 21:25 (show verse)
The desire of the lazy man kills him, for his hands have refused to work.
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 hateful to God; how much more when he brings it with a wicked mind?
Proverbs 21:28 (show verse)
A false witness shall perish, but the man who hears speaks on and on.
Proverbs 21:29 (show verse)
A wicked man hardens his face, but the upright establishes his way.
Proverbs 21:30 (show verse)
There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against Jehovah.
Proverbs 21:31 (show verse)
The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but safety is from Jehovah.