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21:1  The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hand of the Lord; he directs it wherever he wants.
21:2  Everyone’s path is straight in their own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart.
21:3  Acting with righteousness and justice is more valued by the Lord than sacrifice.
21:4  Prideful eyes, an arrogant heart, and the lamp of the wicked are all sinful.
21:5  The plans of the diligent end up in profit, but those who hurry end up with loss.
21:6  Those who gain treasure with lies are like a drifting fog, leading to death.
21:7  The violence of the wicked will sweep them away, for they refuse to act with justice.
21:8  The ways of some people are twisted and strange, but the behavior of those who do right is pure.
21:9  Better to live on the edge of a roof than with a contentious woman in a large house.
21:10  Wicked people desire evil; their neighbors receive no mercy from them.
21:11  When a mocker is punished, the naive person gains wisdom; when insight comes to the wise, knowledge increases.
21:12  The righteous one observes the house of the wicked, turning the wicked toward trouble.
21:13  Those who close their ears to the cries of the poor will themselves call out but receive no answer.
21:14  A secret gift calms anger, and a hidden bribe removes furious wrath.
21:15  Acting justly is a joy to the righteous, but dreaded by those who do evil.
21:16  People who wander from the path of insight will rest in the company of the dead.
21:17  Those who love pleasure end up poor; lovers of wine and oil won’t get rich.
21:18  The wicked are a ransom for the righteous; the treacherous will be punished in the place of the virtuous.
21:19  Better to live in a wilderness than in a house with a contentious and angry woman.
21:20  Precious treasure and oil stay in the home of the wise, but fools swallow them up.
21:21  Those who pursue righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.
21:22  A wise person fought a city of warriors and brought down the stronghold in which they felt safe.
21:23  Those who guard their mouths and their tongues guard themselves from trouble.
21:24  Incredibly proud—mockers are their name! Their conduct involves excessive pride.
21:25  The desires of the lazy will kill them, because their hands refuse to do anything.
21:26  The lazy desire things constantly, but the righteous give without holding back.
21:27  The Lord detests the sacrifices of the wicked, especially when brought with devious motives.
21:28  A lying witness will perish, but one who listens will testify successfully.
21:29  The wicked person appears brash, but the virtuous think about the path ahead.
21:30  No wisdom, understanding, or advice can stand up against the Lord.
21:31  A horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory belongs to the Lord.