Thematic Bible
Proverbs 21:1 (show verse)
Jehovah controls the mind of a king as easily as he directs the course of a stream. He turns it where ever he wishes.
Proverbs 21:2 (show verse)
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Jehovah measures the hearts.
Proverbs 21:3 (show verse)
To practice righteousness and justice is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:4 (show verse)
Haughty eyes and a proud heart, and the arrogance and pride produced by the wicked are sin.
Proverbs 21:5 (show verse)
The ideas of the diligent tend only to abundance. But of the one who is hasty it leads to poverty.
Proverbs 21:6 (show verse)
Wealth acquired by lying is fleeting vapor and a deadly pursuit.
Proverbs 21:7 (show verse)
The violence done by the wicked will destroy them because they refuse to do what is right.
Proverbs 21:8 (show verse)
The guilty travel a crooked path. The pure walk on a straight road.
Proverbs 21:9 (show verse)
It is better to dwell on the corner of the roof than to share the house with a contentious (combative) woman.
Proverbs 21:10 (show verse)
The wicked person desires evil. His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
Proverbs 21:11 (show verse)
When the scoffer is punished the simple (naive) is made wise. When the wise is instructed he gains knowledge.
Proverbs 21:12 (show verse)
The righteous considers the house of the wicked but overthrows the wicked to their ruin.
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Proverbs 21:13 (show verse)
Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he also will cry, but will not be heard.
Proverbs 21:14 (show verse)
A gift in secret pacifies anger. A bribe behind the back provokes strong anger.
Proverbs 21:15 (show verse)
It is joy to the righteous to do justice. Destruction will come to those who do evil.
Proverbs 21:16 (show verse)
The man who wanders from the way of understanding will remain in the congregation of the dead.
Proverbs 21:17 (show verse)
He that loves pleasure will be poor. He who loves wine and oil will not be rich.
Proverbs 21:18 (show verse)
The wicked are a ransom for the righteous and the unfaithful for the upright.
Proverbs 21:19 (show verse)
It is better to dwell alone in the wilderness than with an angry contentious (quarreling and angry) woman.
Proverbs 21:20 (show verse)
The wise have wealth and luxury but a fool spends all he gets.
Proverbs 21:21 (show verse)
He who pursues righteousness and love find life, prosperity and honor.
Proverbs 21:22 (show verse)
A wise man attacks the city of the mighty, and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.
Proverbs 21:23 (show verse)
He who guards his mouth and holds his tongue stays out of trouble.
Proverbs 21:24 (show verse)
Proud and haughty mocker is his name. He acts with overbearing pride.
Proverbs 21:25 (show verse)
The desire of the lazy killed him for his hands refuse to work.
Proverbs 21:26 (show verse)
He coveted greedily all the daylong, but the righteous gives and does not spare.
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 will perish, but the man who hears the truth will speak forever.
Proverbs 21:29 (show verse)
A wicked man hardens his face. The upright proceeds with care.
Proverbs 21:30 (show verse)
There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against Jehovah!
Proverbs 21:31 (show verse)
The horse has prepared the day of battle. However, deliverance is from Jehovah.