Proverbs 21 - Meaning, Themes & Application

" The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. "

" Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts. "

" To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. "

" An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin. "

" The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want. "

" The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death. "

" The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment. "

" The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right. "

" It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house. "

" The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes. "

" When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. "

" The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness. "

" Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. "

" A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath. "

" It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity. "

" The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead. "

" He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. "

" The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright. "

" It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman. "

" There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. "

" He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. "

" A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence "

" Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. "

" Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. "

" The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. "

" He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth "

" The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind? "

" A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly. "

" A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way. "

" There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD. "

" The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD. "