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Proverbs
21
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1
The king's heart is like streams of water. Both are under the LORD's control. He turns them in any direction he chooses.
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Proverbs
21
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2
A person thinks everything he does is right, but the LORD weighs hearts.
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Proverbs
21
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3
Doing what is right and fair is more acceptable to the LORD than offering a sacrifice.
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Proverbs
21
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4
A conceited look and an arrogant attitude, which are the lamps of wicked people, are sins.
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Proverbs
21
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5
The plans of a hard-working person lead to prosperity, but everyone who is [always] in a hurry ends up in poverty.
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Proverbs
21
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6
Those who gather wealth by lying are wasting time. They are looking for death.
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Proverbs
21
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7
The violence of wicked people will drag them away since they refuse to do what is just.
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Proverbs
21
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8
The way of a guilty person is crooked, but the behavior of those who are pure is moral.
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Proverbs
21
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9
Better to live on a corner of a roof than to share a home with a quarreling woman.
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Proverbs
21
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10
The mind of a wicked person desires evil and has no consideration for his neighbor.
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Proverbs
21
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11
When a mocker is punished, a gullible person becomes wise, and when a wise person is instructed, he gains knowledge.
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Proverbs
21
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12
A righteous person wisely considers the house of a wicked person. He throws wicked people into disasters.
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Proverbs
21
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13
Whoever shuts his ear to the cry of the poor will call and not be answered.
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Proverbs
21
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14
A gift [given] in secret calms anger, and a secret bribe calms great fury.
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Proverbs
21
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15
When justice is done, a righteous person is delighted, but troublemakers are terrified.
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Proverbs
21
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16
A person who wanders from the way of wise behavior will rest in the assembly of the dead.
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Proverbs
21
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17
Whoever loves pleasure will become poor. Whoever loves wine and expensive food will not become rich.
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Proverbs
21
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18
Wicked people become a ransom for righteous people, and treacherous people will take the place of decent people.
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Proverbs
21
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19
Better to live in a desert than with a quarreling and angry woman.
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Proverbs
21
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20
Costly treasure and wealth are in the home of a wise person, but a fool devours them.
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Proverbs
21
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21
Whoever pursues righteousness and mercy will find life, righteousness, and honor.
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Proverbs
21
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22
A wise man attacks a city of warriors and pulls down the strong defenses in which they trust.
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Proverbs
21
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23
Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.
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Proverbs
21
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24
An arrogant, conceited person is called a mocker. His arrogance knows no limits.
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Proverbs
21
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25
The desire of a lazy person will kill him because his hands refuse to work.
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Proverbs
21
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26
All day long he feels greedy, but a righteous person gives and does not hold back.
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Proverbs
21
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27
The sacrifice of wicked people is disgusting, especially if they bring it with evil intent.
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Proverbs
21
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28
A lying witness will die, but a person who listens to advice will continue to speak.
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Proverbs
21
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29
A wicked person puts up a bold front, but a decent person's way of life is his own security.
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Proverbs
21
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30
No wisdom, no understanding, and no advice [can stand up] against the LORD.
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Proverbs
21
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31
The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the LORD.