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21 : 1 The king`s heart is like channels of water in the hand of the LORD; He turns it wherever He wishes.
21 : 2 Every man`s way is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the hearts.
21 : 3 To do righteousness and justice Is desired by the LORD more than sacrifice.
21 : 4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart, The lamp of the wicked, is sin.
21 : 5 The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage, But everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty.
21 : 6 The acquisition of treasures by a lying tongue Is a fleeting vapor, the pursuit of death.
21 : 7 The violence of the wicked will drag them away, Because they refuse to act with justice.
21 : 8 The way of a guilty man is crooked, But as for the pure, his conduct is upright.
21 : 9 It is better to live in a corner of a roof Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.
21 : 10 The soul of the wicked desires evil; His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
21 : 11 When the scoffer is punished, the naive becomes wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
21 : 12 The righteous one considers the house of the wicked, Turning the wicked to ruin.
21 : 13 He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not be answered.
21 : 14 A gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.
21 : 15 The exercise of justice is joy for the righteous, But is terror to the workers of iniquity.
21 : 16 A man who wanders from the way of understanding Will rest in the assembly of the dead.
21 : 17 He who loves pleasure will become a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not become rich.
21 : 18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, And the treacherous is in the place of the upright.
21 : 19 It is better to live in a desert land Than with a contentious and vexing woman.
21 : 20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man swallows it up.
21 : 21 He who pursues righteousness and loyalty Finds life, righteousness and honor.
21 : 22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty And brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
21 : 23 He who guards his mouth and his tongue, Guards his soul from troubles.
21 : 24 Proud, "Haughty," "Scoffer," are his names, Who acts with insolent pride.
21 : 25 The desire of the sluggard puts him to death, For his hands refuse to work;
21 : 26 All day long he is craving, While the righteous gives and does not hold back.
21 : 27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination, How much more when he brings it with evil intent!
21 : 28 A false witness will perish, But the man who listens to the truth will speak forever.
21 : 29 A wicked man displays a bold face, But as for the upright, he makes his way sure.
21 : 30 There is no wisdom and no understanding And no counsel against the LORD.
21 : 31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But victory belongs to the LORD.