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<p class="indent2"> He directs it where He pleases. <A name="3"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>All a man’s ways seem right to him, <p class="indent2"> but the LORD weighs the heart. <A name="4"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>To do righteousness and justice <p class="indent2"> is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice. <A name="5"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>Haughty eyes and a proud heart—<p class="indent2"> the guides of the wicked—are sin. <A name="6"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>The plans of the diligent bring plenty, <p class="indent2"> as surely as haste leads to poverty. <A name="7"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>Making a fortune by a lying tongue <p class="indent2"> is a vanishing mist, a deadly pursuit. <A name="8"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>The violence of the wicked will sweep them away <p class="indent2"> because they refuse to do what is just. <A name="9"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>The way of a guilty man is crooked, <p class="indent2"> but the conduct of the innocent is upright. <A name="10"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>Better to live on a corner of the roof <p class="indent2"> than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife. <A name="11"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>The soul of the wicked man craves evil; <p class="indent2"> his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes. <A name="12"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; <p class="indent2"> and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge. <A name="13"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>The Righteous One<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">a</a></span> considers the house of the wicked <p class="indent2"> and brings the wicked to ruin. <A name="14"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, <p class="indent2"> he too shall cry out and receive no answer. <A name="15"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>A gift in secret soothes anger, <p class="indent2"> and a covert bribe<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">b</a></span> pacifies great wrath. <A name="16"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>Justice executed is a joy to the righteous, <p class="indent2"> but a terror to the workers of iniquity. <A name="17"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>The man who strays from the path of understanding <p class="indent2"> will rest in the assembly of the dead. <A name="18"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>He who loves pleasure will become poor; <p class="indent2"> the one who loves wine and oil will never be rich. <A name="19"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, <p class="indent2"> and the faithless for the upright. <A name="20"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>Better to live in the desert <p class="indent2"> than with a contentious and ill-tempered wife. <A name="21"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, <p class="indent2"> but a foolish man consumes them. <A name="22"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>He who pursues righteousness and loving devotion <p class="indent2"> finds life, righteousness, and honor. <A name="23"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>A wise man scales the city of the mighty <p class="indent2"> and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust. <A name="24"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>He who guards his mouth and tongue <p class="indent2"> keeps his soul from distress. <A name="25"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man—<p class="indent2"> of him who acts with excessive pride. <A name="26"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>The craving of the slacker kills him <p class="indent2"> because his hands refuse to work. <A name="27"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>All day long he covets more, <p class="indent2"> but the righteous give without restraint. <A name="28"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable—<p class="indent2"> how much more so when brought with ill intent! <A name="29"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>A lying witness will perish, <p class="indent2"> but the man who listens to truth will speak forever. <A name="30"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-29.htm"><b>29</b></a></span>A wicked man hardens his face,<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">c</a></span> <p class="indent2"> but the upright man makes his way sure. <A name="31"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-30.htm"><b>30</b></a></span>There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel <p class="indent2"> that can prevail against the LORD. <p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/21-31.htm"><b>31</b></a></span>A horse is prepared for the day of battle, <p class="indent2"> but victory is of the LORD.</p><A name="fn"></a><div id="fnlink"><br /><br /><b>Footnotes:</b><br><br><span class="fnverse">12</span> <span class="footnotesbot">a</span> Or <i>The righteous one</i><br><span class="fnverse">14</span> <span class="footnotesbot">b</span> Hebrew <i>a bribe in the bosom</i><br><span class="fnverse">29</span> <span class="footnotesbot">c</span> Or <i>puts up a bold front</i><br><br /></div><br /></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center"><a href="//majoritybible.com">The Holy Bible, Majority Standard Bible, MSB</a> is produced in cooperation with <a href="//biblehub.com">Bible Hub</a>, <a href="//discoverybible.com">Discovery Bible</a>, <a href="//openbible.com">OpenBible.com</a>, and the Berean Bible Translation Committee. 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