<!--more--><div class="scripturelog_navigation"><div> &raquo; <a href="?page_id=1000000">Old Testament</a> &raquo; <a href="?page_id=1017049">Proverbs</a> &raquo; <a href="?page_id=1017654">Chapter 21</a></div><div><span class="scripturelog_navigation_previous"><a href="?page_id=1017623">&laquo; Previous Chapter</a></span> &bull; <span class="scripturelog_navigation_next"><a href="?page_id=1017686">Next Chapter &raquo;</a></span></div></div><p><em>Proverbs of Solomon</em></p><ul class="scripturelog_verse_list"><li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017655">1</a>. THE king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017656">2</a>. Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017657">3</a>. To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017658">4</a>. An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017659">5</a>. The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017660">6</a>. The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017661">7</a>. The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017662">8</a>. The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017663">9</a>. It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017664">10</a>. The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017665">11</a>. When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017666">12</a>. The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017667">13</a>. Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017668">14</a>. A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017669">15</a>. It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017670">16</a>. The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017671">17</a>. He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017672">18</a>. The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017673">19</a>. It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017674">20</a>. There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017675">21</a>. He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017676">22</a>. A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017677">23</a>. Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017678">24</a>. Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017679">25</a>. The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017680">26</a>. He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017681">27</a>. The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017682">28</a>. A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017683">29</a>. A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017684">30</a>. There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017685">31</a>. The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.</li>
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