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21 : 1 The king`s heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.
21 : 2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.
21 : 3 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
21 : 4 An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.
21 : 5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.
21 : 6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
21 : 7 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.
21 : 8 The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.
21 : 9 It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
21 : 10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.
21 : 11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
21 : 12 The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
21 : 13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
21 : 14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
21 : 15 It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
21 : 16 The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
21 : 17 He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
21 : 18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
21 : 19 It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
21 : 20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
21 : 21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
21 : 22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
21 : 23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
21 : 24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
21 : 25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
21 : 26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
21 : 27 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
21 : 28 A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
21 : 29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.
21 : 30 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
21 : 31 The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.