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Proverbs 21:1
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Rivulets of waters [is] the heart of a king in the hand of Jehovah, Wherever He pleaseth He inclineth it.
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Proverbs 21:2
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Every way of a man [is] right in his own eyes, And Jehovah is pondering hearts.
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Proverbs 21:3
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To do righteousness and judgment, Is chosen of Jehovah rather than sacrifice.
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Proverbs 21:4
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Loftiness of eyes, and breadth of heart, Tillage of the wicked [is] sin.
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Proverbs 21:5
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The purposes of the diligent [are] only to advantage, And of every hasty one, only to want.
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Proverbs 21:6
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The making of treasures by a lying tongue, [Is] a vanity driven away of those seeking death.
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Proverbs 21:7
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The spoil of the wicked catcheth them, Because they have refused to do judgment.
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Proverbs 21:8
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Froward [is] the way of a man who is vile, And the pure -- upright [is] his work.
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Proverbs 21:9
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Better to sit on a corner of the roof, Than [with] a woman of contentions and a house of company.
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Proverbs 21:10
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The soul of the wicked hath desired evil, Not gracious in his eyes is his neighbour.
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Proverbs 21:11
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When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge.
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Proverbs 21:12
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The Righteous One is acting wisely Towards the house of the wicked, He is overthrowing the wicked for wickedness.
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Proverbs 21:13
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Whoso is shutting his ear from the cry of the poor, He also doth cry, and is not answered.
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Proverbs 21:14
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A gift in secret pacifieth anger, And a bribe in the bosom strong fury.
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Proverbs 21:15
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To do justice [is] joy to the righteous, But ruin to workers of iniquity.
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Proverbs 21:16
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A man who is wandering from the way of understanding, In an assembly of Rephaim resteth.
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Proverbs 21:17
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Whoso [is] loving mirth [is] a poor man, Whoso is loving wine and oil maketh no wealth.
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Proverbs 21:18
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The wicked [is] an atonement for the righteous, And for the upright the treacherous dealer.
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Proverbs 21:19
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Better to dwell in a wilderness land, Than [with] a woman of contentions and anger.
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Proverbs 21:20
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A treasure to be desired, and oil, [Is] in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up.
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Proverbs 21:21
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Whoso is pursuing righteousness and kindness, Findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
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Proverbs 21:22
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A city of the mighty hath the wise gone up, And bringeth down the strength of its confidence.
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Proverbs 21:23
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Whoso is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping from adversities his soul.
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Proverbs 21:24
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Proud, haughty, scorner [is] his name, Who is working in the wrath of pride.
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Proverbs 21:25
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The desire of the slothful slayeth him, For his hands have refused to work.
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Proverbs 21:26
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All the day desiring he hath desired, And the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.
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Proverbs 21:27
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The sacrifice of the wicked [is] abomination, Much more when in wickedness he bringeth it.
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Proverbs 21:28
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A false witness doth perish, And an attentive man for ever speaketh.
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Proverbs 21:29
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A wicked man hath hardened by his face, And the upright -- he prepareth his way.
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Proverbs 21:30
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There is no wisdom, nor understanding, Nor counsel, over-against Jehovah.
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Proverbs 21:31
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A horse is prepared for a day of battle, And the deliverance [is] of Jehovah!
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