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21:1  The heart of the king is like rivers of water in the hand of the Lord. He turns it where He wishes.
21:2  Every man’s way is right in his own eyes, but the Lord knows the hearts.
21:3  To do what is right and good and fair is more pleasing to the Lord than gifts given on the altar in worship.
21:4  Eyes lifted high and a proud heart is sin and is the lamp of the sinful.
21:5  The plans of those who do their best lead only to having all they need, but all who are in a hurry come only to want.
21:6  Getting riches by a lying tongue is like a passing cloud, and leads to death.
21:7  The way the sinful hurt others will draw them away, because they will not do what is right and fair.
21:8  The way of a guilty man is sinful, but the actions of the pure man are right.
21:9  It is better to live in a corner of a roof than in a house shared with an arguing woman.
21:10  The soul of the sinful has a desire for what is bad. His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
21:11  When the man who laughs at the truth is punished, the fool becomes wise. When a wise man is taught, he gets much learning.
21:12  The One Who is right and good thinks about the house of the sinful, and the sinful are thrown down to be destroyed.
21:13  He who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor will also cry himself and not be answered.
21:14  A gift in secret quiets anger. A gift from the heart quiets strong anger.
21:15  When what is right and fair is done, it is a joy for those who are right with God. But it fills the sinful with fear.
21:16  A man who goes away from the way of understanding will rest in the gathering of the dead.
21:17  He who loves only fun will become a poor man. He who loves wine and oil will not become rich.
21:18  The sinful man is the price given for the man who is right with God, the man who is not faithful for the faithful man.
21:19  It is better to live in a desert land than with a woman who argues and causes trouble.
21:20  There are riches and oil of great worth in the house of the wise, but a foolish man swallows them up.
21:21  He who follows what is right and loving and kind finds life, right-standing with God and honor.
21:22  A wise man goes over the city walls of the powerful, and brings down the strong-place in which they trust.
21:23  He who watches over his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
21:24  “Proud,” “Self-important” and “One who laughs at the truth” are the names of the man who acts without respect and is proud.
21:25  The desire of the lazy man kills him, for his hands will not work.
21:26  He is filled with desire all day long, but the man who is right with God gives all he can.
21:27  The gift given on an altar in worship by the sinful is a hated thing. How much more when he brings it for the wrong reason!
21:28  A person who tells a lie about someone else will be lost, but the man who listens to the truth will speak forever.
21:29  A sinful man’s face shows he is pretending, but a good man is sure of himself.
21:30  There is no wisdom and no understanding and no words that can stand against the Lord.
21:31  The horse is made ready for war, but winning the fight belongs to the Lord.