Editing Proverbs 21

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* [[Proverbs 21:1|1]] The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.

* [[Proverbs 21:2|2]] Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.

* [[Proverbs 21:3|3]] To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

* [[Proverbs 21:4|4]] An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.

* [[Proverbs 21:5|5]] The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.

* [[Proverbs 21:6|6]] The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.

* [[Proverbs 21:7|7]] The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.

* [[Proverbs 21:8|8]] The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.

* [[Proverbs 21:9|9]] It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.

* [[Proverbs 21:10|10]] The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.

* [[Proverbs 21:11|11]] When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

* [[Proverbs 21:12|12]] The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.

* [[Proverbs 21:13|13]] Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

* [[Proverbs 21:14|14]] A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.

* [[Proverbs 21:15|15]] It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

* [[Proverbs 21:16|16]] The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.

* [[Proverbs 21:17|17]] He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

* [[Proverbs 21:18|18]] The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.

* [[Proverbs 21:19|19]] It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.

* [[Proverbs 21:20|20]] There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

* [[Proverbs 21:21|21]] He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

* [[Proverbs 21:22|22]] A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

* [[Proverbs 21:23|23]] Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

* [[Proverbs 21:24|24]] Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

* [[Proverbs 21:25|25]] The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

* [[Proverbs 21:26|26]] He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

* [[Proverbs 21:27|27]] The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

* [[Proverbs 21:28|28]] A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.

* [[Proverbs 21:29|29]] A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.

* [[Proverbs 21:30|30]] There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

* [[Proverbs 21:31|31]] The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.

''[[King James Version]]''

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