Proverbs:21

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* The king ’s heart is in the hand of Jehovah ; like rivers of water , He turns it wherever He pleases . * Every way of a man is right in his own eyes , but Jehovah ponders the hearts . * With Jehovah , to do righteousness and justice is to be chosen over sacrifice . * A haughty look , a proud heart , and the plowing of the wicked are sin . * The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenty ; but the thoughts of everyone who is hasty only to poverty . * The acquisition of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity driven about by those who seek death . * The violence of the wicked shall destroy them , because they refuse to do justice . * The way of a guilty man is perverted ; but as for the pure , his work is right . * It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop than to share a house with a contentious woman . * 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 wisely considers the house of the wicked , subverting the wicked for their evil . * 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 bribe in the bosom , strong wrath . * It is joy to the just to do justice , but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity . * The man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall rest in the assembly of the spirits of the dead . * He who loves pleasure will be a poor man ; he who loves wine and oil will not be rich . * The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous , and the traitor for the upright . * It is better to dwell in the wilderness , than with a contentious and angry woman . * There is desirable treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise ; but a foolish man squanders it . * He who follows after righteousness and mercy finds life , righteousness , and honor . * A wise man scales the city of the mighty and brings down the strength of its refuge . * Whoever watches his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles . * Proud , haughty scorner is his name , who acts with arrogant pride . * The desire of the sluggard kills him , for his hands have refused to work . * He covets greedily all day long , but the righteous gives and spares not . * The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination ; how much more when he brings it with wicked intent ! * A false witness shall perish , but the man who hears speaks enduringly . * A wicked man hardens his face , but the upright establishes his way . * There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against Jehovah . * The horse is prepared for the day of battle , but deliverance is from Jehovah .

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