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| 21:1 |
The king's heart is [like] channels of water in the hand of the LORD; He turns it wherever He wishes.
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| 21:2 |
Every man's way is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the hearts.
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| 21:3 |
To do righteousness and justice Is desired by the LORD rather than sacrifice.
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| 21:4 |
Haughty eyes and a proud heart, The lamp of the wicked, is sin.
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| 21:5 |
The plans of the diligent [lead] surely to advantage, But everyone who is hasty [comes] surely to poverty.
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| 21:6 |
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue Is a fleeting vapor, the pursuit of death.
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| 21:7 |
The violence of the wicked will drag them away, Because they refuse to act with justice.
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| 21:8 |
The way of a guilty man is crooked, But as for the pure, his conduct is upright.
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| 21:9 |
It is better to live in a corner of a roof, Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.
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| 21:10 |
The soul of the wicked desires evil; His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
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| 21:11 |
When the scoffer is punished, the naive becomes wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
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| 21:12 |
The righteous one considers the house of the wicked, Turning the wicked to ruin.
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| 21:13 |
He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not be answered.
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| 21:14 |
A gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.
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| 21:15 |
The execution of justice is joy for the righteous, But is terror to the workers of iniquity.
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| 21:16 |
A man who wanders from the way of understanding Will rest in the assembly of the dead.
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| 21:17 |
He who loves pleasure [will become] a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not become rich.
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| 21:18 |
The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, And the treacherous is in the place of the upright.
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| 21:19 |
It is better to live in a desert land, Than with a contentious and vexing woman.
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| 21:20 |
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man swallows it up.
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| 21:21 |
He who pursues righteousness and loyalty Finds life, righteousness and honor.
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| 21:22 |
A wise man scales the city of the mighty, And brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
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| 21:23 |
He who guards his mouth and his tongue, Guards his soul from troubles.
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| 21:24 |
"Proud," "Haughty," "Scoffer," are his names, Who acts with insolent pride.
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| 21:25 |
The desire of the sluggard puts him to death, For his hands refuse to work;
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| 21:26 |
All day long he is craving, While the righteous gives and does not hold back.
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| 21:27 |
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination, How much more when he brings it with evil intent!
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| 21:28 |
A false witness will perish, But the man who listens [to the truth] will speak forever.
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| 21:29 |
A wicked man shows a bold face, But as for the upright, he makes his way sure.
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| 21:30 |
There is no wisdom and no understanding And no counsel against the LORD.
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| 21:31 |
The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But victory belongs to the LORD.
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