nkjv Proverbs:21:1-30 SEEK
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The king '
s heart is in the hand of the LORD ,
Like the rivers of water ;
He turns it wherever He wishes .
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Every way of a man is right in his own eyes ,
But the LORD weighs the hearts .
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To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice .
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A haughty look ,
a proud heart ,
And the plowing of the wicked are sin .
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The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty ,
But those of everyone who is hasty ,
surely to poverty .
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Getting treasures by a lying tongue Is the fleeting fantasy of those who seek death .
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The violence of the wicked will destroy them ,
Because they refuse to do justice .
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The way of a guilty man is perverse ;
But as for the pure ,
his work is right .
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Better to dwell in a corner of a housetop ,
Than in a house shared with a contentious woman .
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The soul of the wicked desires evil ;
His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes .
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When the scoffer is punished ,
the simple is made wise ;
But when the wise is instructed ,
he receives knowledge .
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The righteous God wisely considers the house of the wicked ,
Overthrowing the wicked for their wickedness .
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Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not be heard .
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A gift in secret pacifies anger ,
And a bribe behind the back ,
strong wrath .
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It is a joy for the just to do justice ,
But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity .
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A man who wanders from the way of understanding Will rest in the assembly of the dead .
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He who loves pleasure will be a poor man ;
He who loves wine and oil will not be rich .
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The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous ,
And the unfaithful for the upright .
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Better to dwell in the wilderness ,
Than with a contentious and angry woman .
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There is desirable treasure ,
And oil in the dwelling of the wise ,
But a foolish man squanders it .
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He who follows righteousness and mercy Finds life ,
righteousness and honor .
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A wise man scales the city of the mighty ,
And brings down the trusted stronghold .
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Whoever guards his mouth and tongue Keeps his soul from troubles .
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A proud and haughty man --"
Scoffer "
is his name ;
He acts with arrogant pride .
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The desire of the lazy man kills him ,
For his hands refuse to labor .
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He covets greedily all day long ,
But the righteous gives and does not spare .
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The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination ;
How much more when he brings it with wicked intent !
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A false witness shall perish ,
But the man who hears him will speak endlessly .
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A wicked man hardens his face ,
But as for the upright ,
he establishes his way .
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There is no wisdom or understanding Or counsel against the LORD .