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21:1  The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, Like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes.
21:2  Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs the hearts.
21:3  To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
21:4  A haughty look, a proud heart, And the plowing of the wicked are sin.
21:5  The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, But those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty.
21:6  Getting treasures by a lying tongue Is the fleeting fantasy of those who seek death.
21:7  The violence of the wicked will destroy them, Because they refuse to do justice.
21:8  The way of a guilty man is perverse; But as for the pure, his work is right.
21:9  Better to dwell in a corner of a housetop, Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.
21:10  The soul of the wicked desires evil; His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
21:11  When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
21:12  The righteous God wisely considers the house of the wicked, Overthrowing the wicked for their wickedness.
21:13  Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not be heard.
21:14  A gift in secret pacifies anger, And a bribe behind the back, strong wrath.
21:15  It is a joy for the just to do justice, But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.
21:16  A man who wanders from the way of understanding Will rest in the assembly of the dead.
21:17  He who loves pleasure will be a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not be rich.
21:18  The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, And the unfaithful for the upright.
21:19  Better to dwell in the wilderness, Than with a contentious and angry woman.
21:20  There is desirable treasure, And oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man squanders it.
21:21  He who follows righteousness and mercy Finds life, righteousness, and honor.
21:22  A wise man scales the city of the mighty, And brings down the trusted stronghold.
21:23  Whoever guards his mouth and tongue Keeps his soul from troubles.
21:24  A proud and haughty man—“Scoffer” is his name; He acts with arrogant pride.
21:25  The desire of the lazy man kills him, For his hands refuse to labor.
21:26  He covets greedily all day long, But the righteous gives and does not spare.
21:27  The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; How much more when he brings it with wicked intent!
21:28  A false witness shall perish, But the man who hears him will speak endlessly.
21:29  A wicked man hardens his face, But as for the upright, he establishes his way.
21:30  There is no wisdom or understanding Or counsel against the Lord.
21:31  The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But deliverance is of the Lord.