nkjv Proverbs:21-22
nkjv@Proverbs:21:1 @ The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, Like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes.
nkjv@Proverbs:21:2 @ Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the hearts.
nkjv@Proverbs:21:3 @ To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
nkjv@Proverbs:21:4 @ A haughty look, a proud heart, And the plowing of the wicked are sin.
nkjv@Proverbs:21:5 @ The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, But those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty.
nkjv@Proverbs:21:6 @ Getting treasures by a lying tongue Is the fleeting fantasy of those who seek death.
nkjv@Proverbs:21:7 @ The violence of the wicked will destroy them, Because they refuse to do justice.
nkjv@Proverbs:21:8 @ The way of a guilty man is perverse; But as for the pure, his work is right.
nkjv@Proverbs:21:9 @ Better to dwell in a corner of a housetop, Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.
nkjv@Proverbs:21:10 @ The soul of the wicked desires evil; His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
nkjv@Proverbs:21:11 @ When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
nkjv@Proverbs:21:12 @ The righteous God wisely considers the house of the wicked, Overthrowing the wicked for their wickedness.
nkjv@Proverbs:21:13 @ Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not be heard.
nkjv@Proverbs:21:14 @ A gift in secret pacifies anger, And a bribe behind the back, strong wrath.
nkjv@Proverbs:21:15 @ It is a joy for the just to do justice, But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.
nkjv@Proverbs:21:16 @ A man who wanders from the way of understanding Will rest in the assembly of the dead.
nkjv@Proverbs:21:17 @ He who loves pleasure will be a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not be rich.
nkjv@Proverbs:21:18 @ The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, And the unfaithful for the upright.
nkjv@Proverbs:21:19 @ Better to dwell in the wilderness, Than with a contentious and angry woman.
nkjv@Proverbs:21:20 @ There is desirable treasure, And oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man squanders it.
nkjv@Proverbs:21:21 @ He who follows righteousness and mercy Finds life, righteousness and honor.
nkjv@Proverbs:21:22 @ A wise man scales the city of the mighty, And brings down the trusted stronghold.
nkjv@Proverbs:21:23 @ Whoever guards his mouth and tongue Keeps his soul from troubles.
nkjv@Proverbs:21:24 @ A proud and haughty man--"Scoffer" is his name; He acts with arrogant pride.
nkjv@Proverbs:21:25 @ The desire of the lazy man kills him, For his hands refuse to labor.
nkjv@Proverbs:21:26 @ He covets greedily all day long, But the righteous gives and does not spare.
nkjv@Proverbs:21:27 @ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; How much more when he brings it with wicked intent!
nkjv@Proverbs:21:28 @ A false witness shall perish, But the man who hears him will speak endlessly.
nkjv@Proverbs:21:29 @ A wicked man hardens his face, But as for the upright, he establishes his way.
nkjv@Proverbs:21:30 @ There is no wisdom or understanding Or counsel against the LORD.
nkjv@Proverbs:21:31 @ The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But deliverance is of the LORD.
nkjv@Proverbs:22:1 @ A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, Loving favor rather than silver and gold.
nkjv@Proverbs:22:2 @ The rich and the poor have this in common, The LORD is the maker of them all.
nkjv@Proverbs:22:3 @ A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself, But the simple pass on and are punished.
nkjv@Proverbs:22:4 @ By humility and the fear of the LORD Are riches and honor and life.
nkjv@Proverbs:22:5 @ Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse; He who guards his soul will be far from them.
nkjv@Proverbs:22:6 @ Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.
nkjv@Proverbs:22:7 @ The rich rules over the poor, And the borrower is servant to the lender.
nkjv@Proverbs:22:8 @ He who sows iniquity will reap sorrow, And the rod of his anger will fail.
nkjv@Proverbs:22:9 @ He who has a generous eye will be blessed, For he gives of his bread to the poor.
nkjv@Proverbs:22:10 @ Cast out the scoffer, and contention will leave; Yes, strife and reproach will cease.
nkjv@Proverbs:22:11 @ He who loves purity of heart And has grace on his lips, The king will be his friend.
nkjv@Proverbs:22:12 @ The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, But He overthrows the words of the faithless.
nkjv@Proverbs:22:13 @ The lazy man says, "There is a lion outside! I shall be slain in the streets!"
nkjv@Proverbs:22:14 @ The mouth of an immoral woman is a deep pit; He who is abhorred by the LORD will fall there.
nkjv@Proverbs:22:15 @ Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; The rod of correction will drive it far from him.
nkjv@Proverbs:22:16 @ He who oppresses the poor to increase his riches, And he who gives to the rich, will surely come to poverty.
nkjv@Proverbs:22:17 @ Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise, And apply your heart to my knowledge;
nkjv@Proverbs:22:18 @ For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you; Let them all be fixed upon your lips,
nkjv@Proverbs:22:19 @ So that your trust may be in the LORD; I have instructed you today, even you.
nkjv@Proverbs:22:20 @ Have I not written to you excellent things Of counsels and knowledge,
nkjv@Proverbs:22:21 @ That I may make you know the certainty of the words of truth, That you may answer words of truth To those who send to you?
nkjv@Proverbs:22:22 @ Do not rob the poor because he is poor, Nor oppress the afflicted at the gate;
nkjv@Proverbs:22:23 @ For the LORD will plead their cause, And plunder the soul of those who plunder them.
nkjv@Proverbs:22:24 @ Make no friendship with an angry man, And with a furious man do not go,
nkjv@Proverbs:22:25 @ Lest you learn his ways And set a snare for your soul.
nkjv@Proverbs:22:26 @ Do not be one of those who shakes hands in a pledge, One of those who is surety for debts;
nkjv@Proverbs:22:27 @ If you have nothing with which to pay, Why should he take away your bed from under you?
nkjv@Proverbs:22:28 @ Do not remove the ancient landmark Which your fathers have set.
nkjv@Proverbs:22:29 @ Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown men.
nkjv@Proverbs:23:1 @ When you sit down to eat with a ruler, Consider carefully what is before you;