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Proverbs 21:1-31 — Proverbs of Solomon
Prov.21.1-31
1The heart of a king is like channels of water in the hand of the LORD; he turns it wherever he pleases. 2Every way of a person is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs hearts. 3To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. 4Haughty eyes and a proud heart—the lamp of the wicked—are sin. 5The plans of the diligent surely lead to abundance, but everyone who is hasty surely comes to poverty. 6Getting treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death. 7The violence of the wicked will sweep them away, because they refuse to do what is just. 8The way of the guilty is crooked and twisted, but the conduct of the pure is upright. 9Better to live in a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife. 10The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes. 11When a scoffer is punished, the simple become wise; and when a wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge. 12The Righteous One observes the house of the wicked; he overthrows the wicked to ruin. 13Whoever shuts his ear to the cry of the poor will also cry out and not be answered. 14A gift in secret pacifies anger, and a bribe hidden in the cloak pacifies strong wrath. 15It is joy to the righteous to do justice, but terror to those who practice iniquity. 16A person who goes astray from the path of understanding will rest in the assembly of the shades . 17Whoever loves pleasure will become poor; whoever loves wine and oil will not become rich. 18The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, and the treacherous one for the upright. 19Better to live in a desert land than with a quarrelsome and angry wife. 20Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person swallows them up. 21Whoever pursues righteousness and steadfast love will find life, righteousness, and honor. 22A wise man scales the city of the mighty and brings down the stronghold in which they trust. 23Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his life from troubles. 24“Scoffer” is the name of the proud and arrogant man, of one who acts with insolent pride. 25The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor. 26All day long he craves and craves, but the righteous gives and does not hold back. 27The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination—how much more when he brings it with evil intent. 28A false witness will perish, but the one who listens will speak enduringly. 29A wicked man hardens his face, but the upright understands his way. 30There is no wisdom, no understanding, and no counsel against the LORD. 31A horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the LORD.
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4/11/2026
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