vw - Proverbs:21

vw@Proverbs:21:1 @ The kings heart is in the hand of Jehovah; like rivers of water, He turns it wherever He pleases.

vw@Proverbs:21:2 @ Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Jehovah ponders the hearts.

vw@Proverbs:21:3 @ With Jehovah, to do righteousness and justice is to be chosen over sacrifice.

vw@Proverbs:21:4 @ A haughty look, a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked are sin.

vw@Proverbs:21:5 @ The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenty; but the thoughts of everyone who is hasty only to poverty.

vw@Proverbs:21:6 @ The acquisition of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity driven about by those who seek death.

vw@Proverbs:21:7 @ The violence of the wicked shall destroy them, because they refuse to do justice.

vw@Proverbs:21:8 @ The way of a guilty man is perverted; but as for the pure, his work is right.

vw@Proverbs:21:9 @ It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop than to share a house with a contentious woman.

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

vw@Proverbs:21:11 @ When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

vw@Proverbs:21:12 @ The righteous wisely considers the house of the wicked, subverting the wicked for their evil.

vw@Proverbs:21:13 @ Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

vw@Proverbs:21:14 @ A gift in secret pacifies anger; and a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.

vw@Proverbs:21:15 @ It is joy to the just to do justice, but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

vw@Proverbs:21:16 @ The man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall rest in the assembly of the spirits of the dead.

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

vw@Proverbs:21:18 @ The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the traitor for the upright.

vw@Proverbs:21:19 @ It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and angry woman.

vw@Proverbs:21:20 @ There is desirable treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man squanders it.

vw@Proverbs:21:21 @ He who follows after righteousness and mercy finds life, righteousness, and honor.

vw@Proverbs:21:22 @ A wise man scales the city of the mighty and brings down the strength of its refuge.

vw@Proverbs:21:23 @ Whoever watches his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

vw@Proverbs:21:24 @ Proud, haughty scorner is his name, who acts with arrogant pride.

vw@Proverbs:21:25 @ The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands have refused to work.

vw@Proverbs:21:26 @ He covets greedily all day long, but the righteous gives and spares not.

vw@Proverbs:21:27 @ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with wicked intent!

vw@Proverbs:21:28 @ A false witness shall perish, but the man who hears speaks enduringly.

vw@Proverbs:21:29 @ A wicked man hardens his face, but the upright establishes his way.

vw@Proverbs:21:30 @ There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against Jehovah.

vw@Proverbs:21:31 @ The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but deliverance is from Jehovah.