nasb - 21

nasb@Proverbs:21:1 @The king's heart is like channels of water in the hand of the LORD; He turns it wherever He wishes.

nasb@Proverbs:21:2 @Every man's way is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the hearts.

nasb@Proverbs:21:3 @To do righteousness and justice Is desired by the LORD more than sacrifice.

nasb@Proverbs:21:4 @Haughty eyes and a proud heart, The lamp of the wicked, is sin.

nasb@Proverbs:21:5 @The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage, But everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty.

nasb@Proverbs:21:6 @The acquisition of treasures by a lying tongue Is a fleeting vapor, the pursuit of death.

nasb@Proverbs:21:7 @The violence of the wicked will drag them away, Because they refuse to act with justice.

nasb@Proverbs:21:8 @The way of a guilty man is crooked, But as for the pure, his conduct is upright.

nasb@Proverbs:21:9 @It is better to live in a corner of a roof Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.

nasb@Proverbs:21:10 @The soul of the wicked desires evil; His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.

nasb@Proverbs:21:11 @When the scoffer is punished, the naive becomes wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

nasb@Proverbs:21:12 @The righteous one considers the house of the wicked, Turning the wicked to ruin.

nasb@Proverbs:21:13 @He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not be answered.

nasb@Proverbs:21:14 @A gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.

nasb@Proverbs:21:15 @The exercise of justice is joy for the righteous, But is terror to the workers of iniquity.

nasb@Proverbs:21:16 @A man who wanders from the way of understanding Will rest in the assembly of the dead.

nasb@Proverbs:21:17 @He who loves pleasure will become a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not become rich.

nasb@Proverbs:21:18 @The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, And the treacherous is in the place of the upright.

nasb@Proverbs:21:19 @It is better to live in a desert land Than with a contentious and vexing woman.

nasb@Proverbs:21:20 @There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man swallows it up.

nasb@Proverbs:21:21 @He who pursues righteousness and loyalty Finds life, righteousness and honor.

nasb@Proverbs:21:22 @A wise man scales the city of the mighty And brings down the stronghold in which they trust.

nasb@Proverbs:21:23 @He who guards his mouth and his tongue, Guards his soul from troubles.

nasb@Proverbs:21:24" @Proud," "Haughty," " Scoffer," are his names, Who acts with insolent pride.

nasb@Proverbs:21:25 @The desire of the sluggard puts him to death, For his hands refuse to work;

nasb@Proverbs:21:26 @All day long he is craving, While the righteous gives and does not hold back.

nasb@Proverbs:21:27 @The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination, How much more when he brings it with evil intent!

nasb@Proverbs:21:28 @A false witness will perish, But the man who listens to the truth will speak forever.

nasb@Proverbs:21:29 @A wicked man displays a bold face, But as for the upright, he makes his way sure.

nasb@Proverbs:21:30 @There is no wisdom and no understanding And no counsel against the LORD.

nasb@Proverbs:21:31 @The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But victory belongs to the LORD.

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