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21:1  The Lord controls the things that a king decides to do. He can change the king's thoughts, like the direction of a stream.
21:2  People think that everything they do is right, but the Lord knows exactly why they are doing it.
21:3  If you do what is right and fair, it pleases the Lord more than sacrifices.
21:4  Wicked people are proud and they boast. Sin is their guide through life.
21:5  A careful person makes good plans and he has everything that he needs. But anyone who works in a hurry will soon become poor.
21:6  If you deceive people to become rich, it will soon all disappear. It will lead you to an early death.
21:7  When wicked people do violent things, it destroys them. They refuse to do what is right.
21:8  Guilty people are always going the wrong way. Good people keep on the right way.
21:9  It is better to live on the roof of your house than to live with a wife who always argues.
21:10  Evil things are the food that wicked people eat to live. They are not kind to anyone, even their friends.
21:11  When a proud person receives punishment, silly people become wise. When you teach a wise person, he learns more knowledge.
21:12  The Righteous One knows what happens in the homes of wicked people. He punishes them as they deserve.
21:13  If you refuse to listen when poor people ask for help, you too will receive no help when you need it.
21:14  If someone is angry with you, give him a gift secretly. A secret bribe will make him quiet, even if he is very angry.
21:15  When there is justice, righteous people are happy, but wicked people are afraid.
21:16  If someone decides to turn away from wisdom, he will soon be in his grave.
21:17  Anyone who loves only pleasure will become poor. People who love wine and big feasts will never become rich.
21:18  When trouble comes, wicked people receive the pain instead of righteous people.
21:19  It is better to live alone in a desert than to live with a wife who quarrels and complains.
21:20  Wise people store valuable things and good food in their houses. But foolish people waste everything immediately.
21:21  If you are kind and faithful, you will live a long life! Other people will respect you and they will be kind to you.
21:22  A wise person can win against a city that is full of strong men. He can destroy the strong place that they trust to keep them safe.
21:23  If you want to keep away from trouble, always be careful about what you say.
21:24  If you are proud, people will call you ‘Boaster’, because you think that you are better than all other people.
21:25  Lazy people want many things but they refuse to work, so they are killing themselves.
21:26  They think only about more things that they want for themselves. But righteous people are happy to give their things to other people.
21:27  The Lord hates it when wicked people offer sacrifices to him. He hates it even more when they do it with an evil purpose.
21:28  Anyone who tells lies in court will come to nothing. But if someone listens to the truth, his report will remain for ever.
21:29  Wicked people do not show what they are really thinking. But righteous people think carefully about what they are doing.
21:30  There is no wisdom, no knowledge and no advice that can win against the Lord.
21:31  You can prepare your horses to fight in a battle, but only the Lord can help you to win.