Thematic Bible
Proverbs 21:1 (show verse)
The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.
Proverbs 21:2 (show verse)
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.
Proverbs 21:3 (show verse)
To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:4 (show verse)
A high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.
Proverbs 21:5 (show verse)
The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.
Proverbs 21:6 (show verse)
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro by them that 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 man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.
Proverbs 21:9 (show verse)
It is better to dwell in a corner of the house-top, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
Proverbs 21:10 (show verse)
The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbor findeth 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 receiveth 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 man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
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Proverbs 21:13 (show verse)
Whoever stoppeth 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 pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom, strong wrath.
Proverbs 21:15 (show verse)
It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
Proverbs 21:16 (show verse)
The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
Proverbs 21:17 (show verse)
He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth 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 contentious and an angry woman.
Proverbs 21:20 (show verse)
There is a treasure to be desired, and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
Proverbs 21:21 (show verse)
He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth 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 man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of its confidence.
Proverbs 21:23 (show verse)
Whoever keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
Proverbs 21:24 (show verse)
Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
Proverbs 21:25 (show verse)
The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labor.
Proverbs 21:26 (show verse)
He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
Proverbs 21:27 (show verse)
The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
Proverbs 21:28 (show verse)
A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
Proverbs 21:29 (show verse)
A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.
Proverbs 21:30 (show verse)
There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
Proverbs 21:31 (show verse)
The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is from the LORD.