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Proverbs 21

31 verses · King James Version

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