Proverbs:21

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* The king ' heart is in the hand of the LORD , as the rivers of water : he turns it wherever he will . * Every way of a man is right in his own eyes : but the LORD ponders the hearts . * To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice . * An high look , and a proud heart , and the plowing of the wicked , is sin . * The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenty ; but of every one that is hasty only to want . * The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death . * The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them ; because they refuse to do judgment . * The way of man is fraudulent and strange : but as for the pure , his work is right . * It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop , than with a brawling woman in a wide house . * The soul of the wicked desires evil : his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes . * When the scorner is punished , the simple is made wise : and when the wise is instructed , he receives knowledge . * The righteous man wisely considers the house of the wicked : but God overthrows the wicked for their wickedness . * Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor , he also shall cry himself , but shall not be heard . * A gift in secret pacifies anger : and a reward in the bosom strong wrath . * It is joy to the just to do judgment : but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity . * The man that wanders out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead . * He that loves pleasure shall be a poor man : he that loves wine and oil shall not be rich . * The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous , and the transgressor for the upright . * It is better to dwell in the wilderness , than with a contentious and an angry woman . * There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise ; but a foolish man spends it up . * He that follows after righteousness and mercy finds life , righteousness , and honor . * A wise man scales the city of the mighty , and casts down the strength of the confidence thereof . * Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles . * Proud and haughty scorner is his name , who deals in proud wrath . * The desire of the slothful kills him ; for his hands refuse to labor . * He covets greedily all the day long : but the righteous gives and spares not . * The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination : how much more , when he brings it with a wicked mind ? * A false witness shall perish : but the man that hears speaks constantly . * A wicked man hardens his face : but as for the upright , he directs his way . * There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD . * The horse is prepared against the day of battle : but safety is of the LORD .

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