Proverbs:21

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* The king 's heart in the hand of Jehovah is [as ] brooks of water : he turneth it whithersoever he will . * Every way of a man is right in his own eyes ; but Jehovah weigheth the hearts . * To exercise justice and judgment is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice . * Lofty eyes , and a proud heart , the lamp of the wicked , is sin . * The thoughts of the diligent [tend ] only to plenteousness ; but of every one that is hasty , only to want . * The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting breath of them that seek death . * The devastation of the wicked sweepeth them away , because they refuse to do what is right . * Very crooked is the way of a guilty man ; but as for the pure , his work is upright . * It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop , than with a contentious woman , and a house in common . * The soul of the wicked desireth evil : his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes . * When the scorner is punished , the simple becometh wise ; and when the wise is instructed , he receiveth knowledge . * One that is righteous wisely considereth the house of the wicked : he overthroweth the wicked to [their ] ruin . * Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor , he also himself shall cry , and shall not be heard . * A gift in secret pacifieth anger ; and a present in the bosom , vehement fury . * It is joy to a righteous [man ] to do what is right ; but it is ruin for the workers of iniquity . * The man that wandereth out of the way of wisdom shall abide in the congregation of the dead . * He that loveth mirth shall be a poor man ; he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich . * The wicked is a ransom for the righteous , and a treacherous [man ] in the stead of the upright . * It is better to dwell in a desert land . than with a contentious and irritable woman . * There is costly store and oil in the dwelling of a wise [man ]; but a foolish man swalloweth it up . * He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life , righteousness , and honour . * A wise [man ] scaleth the city of the mighty , and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof . * Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles . * Proud , arrogant , scorner is his name who dealeth in proud wrath . * The desire of the sluggard killeth him ; for his hands refuse to work : * He coveteth greedily all the day long ; but the righteous giveth and spareth not . * The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination : how much more when they bring it with a wicked purpose ! * A lying witness shall perish ; and a man that heareth shall speak constantly . * A wicked man hardeneth his face ; but as for the upright , he establisheth his way . * There is no wisdom , nor understanding , nor counsel against Jehovah . * The horse is prepared for the day of battle ; but safety is of Jehovah .

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