Thematic Bible
Proverbs 21:1 (show verse)
The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord like channels of water; he turns it wherever he wants.
Proverbs 21:2 (show verse)
All of a person's ways seem right in his own opinion, but the Lord evaluates the motives.
Proverbs 21:3 (show verse)
To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:4 (show verse)
Haughty eyes and a proud heart -- the agricultural product of the wicked is sin.
Proverbs 21:5 (show verse)
The plans of the diligent lead only to plenty, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.
Proverbs 21:6 (show verse)
Making a fortune by a lying tongue is like a vapor driven back and forth; they seek death.
Proverbs 21:7 (show verse)
The violence done by the wicked will drag them away because they refuse to do what is right.
Proverbs 21:8 (show verse)
The way of the guilty person is devious, but as for the pure, his way is upright.
Proverbs 21:9 (show verse)
It is better to live on a corner of the housetop than in a house in company with a quarrelsome wife.
Proverbs 21:10 (show verse)
The appetite of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor is shown no favor in his eyes.
Proverbs 21:11 (show verse)
When a scorner is punished, the naive becomes wise; when a wise person is instructed, he gains knowledge.
Proverbs 21:12 (show verse)
The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked; he overthrows the wicked to their ruin.
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Proverbs 21:13 (show verse)
The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and will not be answered.
Proverbs 21:14 (show verse)
A gift given in secret subdues anger, and a bribe given secretly subdues strong wrath.
Proverbs 21:15 (show verse)
Doing justice brings joy to the righteous and terror to those who do evil.
Proverbs 21:16 (show verse)
The one who wanders from the way of wisdom will end up in the company of the departed.
Proverbs 21:17 (show verse)
The one who loves pleasure will be a poor person; whoever loves wine and anointing oil will not be rich.
Proverbs 21:18 (show verse)
The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the faithless are taken in the place of the upright.
Proverbs 21:19 (show verse)
It is better to live in a desert land than with a quarrelsome and easily-provoked woman.
Proverbs 21:20 (show verse)
There is desirable treasure and olive oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person devours all he has.
Proverbs 21:21 (show verse)
The one who pursues righteousness and love finds life, bounty, and honor.
Proverbs 21:22 (show verse)
The wise person can scale the city of the mighty and bring down the stronghold in which they trust.
Proverbs 21:23 (show verse)
The one who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his life from troubles.
Proverbs 21:24 (show verse)
A proud and arrogant person, whose name is "Scoffer," acts with overbearing pride.
Proverbs 21:25 (show verse)
What the sluggard desires will kill him, for his hands refuse to work.
Proverbs 21:26 (show verse)
All day long he craves greedily, but the righteous gives and does not hold back.
Proverbs 21:27 (show verse)
The wicked person's sacrifice is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent!
Proverbs 21:28 (show verse)
A lying witness will perish, but the one who reports accurately speaks forever.
Proverbs 21:29 (show verse)
A wicked person shows boldness with his face, but as for the upright, he discerns his ways.
Proverbs 21:30 (show verse)
There is no wisdom and there is no understanding, and there is no counsel against the Lord.
Proverbs 21:31 (show verse)
A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory is from the Lord.