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.
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.
Proverbs 21:12 (show verse)
The righteous wisely considers the house of the wicked; but God overthrows the wicked for their wickedness.
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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.
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.
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.
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.