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<t><p class="indent1">He turns<MH5186> it wherever<MH5921, 3605, 834> He pleases<MH2654a>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>Every<MH3605> person’s<MH376> way<MH1870> is right<MH3477> in his own eyes<MH5869>, <t><p class="indent1">But the LORD<MH3068> examines<MH8505> the hearts<MH3820>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>To do<MH6213a> righteousness<MH6666> and justice<MH4941> <t><p class="indent1">Is preferred<MH977> by the LORD<MH3068> more<MH4480> than<MH4480> sacrifice<MH2077>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>Haughty<MH7312> eyes<MH5869> and a proud<MH7342> heart<MH3820>, <t><p class="indent1">The lamp<MH5215a> of the wicked<MH7563>, is sin<MH2403b>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>The plans<MH4284> of the diligent<MH2742a> certainly<MH389> <i>lead</i> to advantage<MH4195>, <t><p class="indent1">But everyone<MH3605> who is<MH213> in<MH213> a<MH213> hurry<MH213> certainly<MH389> <i>comes</i> to poverty<MH4270>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>The acquisition<MH6466> of treasures<MH214> by a lying<MH8267> tongue<MH3956> <t><p class="indent1">Is a fleeting<MH5086> vapor<MH1892>, the <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[a]</a></span>pursuit<MH1245> of death<MH4194>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>The violence<MH7701> of the wicked<MH7563> will sweep<MH1641> them away<MH1641>, <t><p class="indent1">Because<MH3588> they refuse<MH3985> to act<MH6213a> with justice<MH4941>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>The way<MH1870> of a guilty<MH2054> person<MH376> is crooked<MH2019>, <t><p class="indent1">But as for the pure<MH2134>, his conduct<MH6467> is upright<MH3477>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>It is better<MH2896a> to live<MH3427> on a corner<MH6438> of a roof<MH1406> <t><p class="indent1">Than<MH4480> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[b]</a></span>in a house<MH1004> shared<MH2267> with a contentious<MH4066> woman<MH802>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>The soul<MH5315> of the wicked<MH7563> desires<MH183> evil<MH7451b>; <t><p class="indent1">His neighbor<MH7453> is shown<MH2603a> no<MH3808> compassion<MH2603a> in his eyes<MH5869>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>When the scoffer<MH3917b> is punished<MH6064>, the naive<MH6612a> becomes<MH2449> wise<MH2449>; <t><p class="indent1">But when the wise<MH2449> is instructed<MH7919a>, he receives<MH3947> knowledge<MH1847>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>The <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[c]</a></span>righteous<MH6662> one<MH6662> considers<MH7919a> the house<MH1004> of the wicked<MH7563>, <t><p class="indent1">Bringing<MH5557> the wicked<MH7563> to ruin<MH7451b>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>One who shuts<MH331> his ear<MH241> to the outcry<MH2201> of the poor<MH1800b> <t><p class="indent1">Will also<MH1571> call<MH7121> out<MH7121> himself<MH1931>, and not be answered<MH6030a>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>A gift<MH4976> in secret<MH5643a> subdues<MH3711> anger<MH639>, <t><p class="indent1">And a bribe<MH7810> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[d]</a></span>in an inside<MH2436> pocket<MH2436>, strong<MH5794> wrath<MH2534>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>The exercise<MH6213a> of justice<MH4941> is joy<MH8057> for the righteous<MH6662>, <t><p class="indent1">But terror<MH4288> to those who practice<MH6466> injustice<MH205>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>A person<MH120> who wanders<MH8582> from the way<MH1870> of understanding<MH7919a> <t><p class="indent1">Will rest<MH5117> in the assembly<MH6951> of the <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[e]</a></span>dead<MH7496>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>One who loves<MH157> pleasure<MH8057> <i>will become</i> a poor<MH4270> person<MH376>; <t><p class="indent1">One who loves<MH157> wine<MH3196> and oil<MH8081> will not become<MH6238> rich<MH6238>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>The wicked<MH7563> is a ransom<MH3724a> for the righteous<MH6662>, <t><p class="indent1">And the treacherous<MH898> is in<MH8478> the place<MH8478> of<MH8478> the upright<MH3477>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>It is better<MH2896a> to live<MH3427> in a desert<MH4057b> land<MH776> <t><p class="indent1">Than<MH4480> with a contentious<MH4066> and irritating<MH3708a> woman<MH802>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>There is precious<MH2530> treasure<MH214> and oil<MH8081> in the home<MH5116a> of the wise<MH2450>, <t><p class="indent1">But a foolish<MH3684> person<MH120> swallows<MH1104> it up<MH1104>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>One who pursues<MH7291> righteousness<MH6666> and loyalty<MH2617a> <t><p class="indent1">Finds<MH4672> life<MH2425b>, righteousness<MH6666>, and honor<MH3519b>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>A wise<MH2450> person<MH2450> scales<MH5927> the city<MH5892b> of the mighty<MH1368> <t><p class="indent1">And brings<MH3381> down<MH3381> the <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[f]</a></span>stronghold<MH5797> in which<MH4009> they trust<MH4009>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>One who guards<MH8104> his mouth<MH6310> and his tongue<MH3956>, <t><p class="indent1">Guards<MH8104> his soul<MH5315> from troubles<MH6869a>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>“Proud<MH2086>,” “Arrogant<MH3093>,” “Scoffer<MH3917b>,” are his names<MH8034>, <t><p class="indent1"><i>One</i> who acts<MH6213a> with insolent<MH2087> pride<MH2087>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>The desire<MH8378> of the <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[g]</a></span>lazy<MH6102> one<MH6102> puts<MH4191> him to<MH4191> death<MH4191>, <t><p class="indent1">For his hands<MH3027> refuse<MH3985> to work<MH6213a>; <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>All<MH3605> day<MH3117> long he <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[h]</a></span>is craving<MH183>, <t><p class="indent1">While the righteous<MH6662> gives<MH5414> and does not hold<MH2820> back<MH2820>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>The sacrifice<MH2077> of the wicked<MH7563> is an abomination<MH8441>, <t><p class="indent1">How<MH637> much<MH637, 3588> more<MH637, 3588> when<MH3588> he brings<MH935> it with evil<MH2154> intent<MH2154>! <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>A false<MH3577> witness<MH5707> will perish<MH6>, <t><p class="indent1">But a person<MH376> who listens<MH8085> will speak<MH1696> forever<MH5331>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-29.htm"><b>29</b></a></span>A wicked<MH7563> person<MH376> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[i]</a></span>displays<MH5810> a bold<MH5810> face<MH6440>, <t><p class="indent1">But as for the upright<MH3477>, he makes<MH3559> his way<MH1870> sure<MH3559>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-30.htm"><b>30</b></a></span>There<MH369> is<MH369> no<MH369> wisdom<MH2451>, no<MH369> understanding<MH8394>, <t><p class="indent1">And no<MH369> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[j]</a></span>plan<MH6098> against<MH5048> the LORD<MH3068>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-31.htm"><b>31</b></a></span>The horse<MH5483b> is prepared<MH3559> for the day<MH3117> of battle<MH4421>, <t><p class="indent1">But the victory<MH8668> belongs to the LORD<MH3068>.<A name="fn"></a></p><br /><br /><span class="footnotesbot">[a]</span> <span class="fnverse">6</span> Lit <i>seekers</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[b]</span> <span class="fnverse">9</span> Lit <i>with a woman of contentions and a house of association</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[c]</span> <span class="fnverse">12</span> Or <i>Righteous One</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[d]</span> <span class="fnverse">14</span> Lit <i>a fold in a robe;</i> i.e., secretly<br><span class="footnotesbot">[e]</span> <span class="fnverse">16</span> Lit <i>departed spirits</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[f]</span> <span class="fnverse">22</span> Lit <i>strength of trust</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[g]</span> <span class="fnverse">25</span> Lit <i>idle</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[h]</span> <span class="fnverse">26</span> Lit <i>desires desire</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[i]</span> <span class="fnverse">29</span> Lit <i>makes firm with his face</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[j]</span> <span class="fnverse">30</span> Or <i>advice</i><br></div><br /><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">New American Standard Bible<br>Copyright © 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995, 2020<br>by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. 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