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but of every one <i>that is</i> hasty only to want.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>The getting of treasures by a lying tongue <i>is</i> a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>The way of man <i>is</i> froward and strange: but <i>as for</i> the pure, his work <i>is</i> right.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span><i>It is</i> better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>The righteous <i>man</i> wisely considereth the house of the wicked: <i>but God</i> overthroweth the wicked for <i>their</i> wickedness.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span><i>It is</i> joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction <i>shall be</i> to the workers of iniquity.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>He that loveth pleasure <i>shall be</i> a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>The wicked <i>shall be</i> a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span><i>It is</i> better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span><i>There is</i> treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>A wise <i>man</i> scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>Proud <i>and</i> haughty scorner <i>is</i> his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>The sacrifice of the wicked <i>is</i> abomination: how much more, <i>when</i> he bringeth it with a wicked mind?</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-29.htm"><b>29</b></a></span>A wicked man hardeneth his face: but <i>as for</i> the upright, he directeth his way.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-30.htm"><b>30</b></a></span><i>There is</i> no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-31.htm"><b>31</b></a></span>The horse <i>is</i> prepared against the day of battle: but safety <i>is</i> of the LORD.</p></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">King James Bible<br /><br />Text courtesy of <a href="http://www.bibleprotector.com/"> BibleProtector.com</a><br /><br />Section Headings Courtesy <a href="http://intbible.com/">INT Bible</a><br />© 2012, Used by Permission<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/">Bible Hub</a></div></div></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="../proverbs/20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Proverbs 20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Proverbs 20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="../proverbs/22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Proverbs 22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Proverbs 22" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="rightbox"><div class="padright"><div id="pic"><iframe width="100%" height="860" scrolling="no" src="//biblescan.com/mpc/proverbs/21-1.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></div></div><div id="rightbox4"><div class="padright2"><div id="spons1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td class="sp1"><iframe width="122" height="860" scrolling="no" src="../sidemenu.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="bot"><div align="center" style="background-color:#F2FAFF"><br /><br /><div align="center"><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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