20_PRO_21_01 the king's heart [ Is ] in the hand of the LORD , [ as ] the rivers of water : he turneth it whithersoever he will .
20_PRO_21_02 every way of A man [ Is ] right in his own eyes : but the LORD pondereth the hearts .
20_PRO_21_03 to do justice And judgment [ Is ] more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice .
20_PRO_21_04 an high Look , And A proud heart , [ And ] the plowing of the wicked , [ Is ] sin .
20_PRO_21_05 the thoughts of the diligent [ tend ] only to plenteousness ; but of every one [ that Is ] hasty only to want .
20_PRO_21_06 the getting of treasures by A lying tongue [ Is ] A vanity tossed to And fro of them that seek death .
20_PRO_21_07 the robbery of the wicked shall destroy them ; because they refuse to do judgment .
20_PRO_21_08 the way of man [ Is ] froward And strange : but [ as for ] the pure , his work [ Is ] right .
20_PRO_21_09 [ it Is ] Better to dwell in A corner of the housetop , than with A brawling woman in A wide house .
20_PRO_21_10 the soul of the wicked desireth evil : his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes .
20_PRO_21_11 when the scorner Is punished , the simple Is made wise : And when the wise Is instructed , he receiveth knowledge .
20_PRO_21_12 the righteous [ man ] wisely considereth the house of the wicked : [ but God ] overthroweth the wicked for [ their ] wickedness .
20_PRO_21_13 whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor , he also shall cry himself , but shall not be heard .
20_PRO_21_14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger : And A reward in the bosom strong wrath .
20_PRO_21_15 [ it Is ] joy to the just to do judgment : but destruction [ shall be ] to the workers of iniquity .
20_PRO_21_16 the man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead .
20_PRO_21_17 he that loveth pleasure [ shall be ] A poor man : he that loveth wine And oil shall not be rich .
20_PRO_21_18 the wicked [ shall be ] A ransom for the righteous , And the transgressor for the upright .
20_PRO_21_19 [ it Is ] Better to dwell in the wilderness , than with A contentious And an angry woman .
20_PRO_21_20 [ there Is ] treasure to be desired And oil in the dwelling of the wise ; but A foolish man spendeth it up .
20_PRO_21_21 he that followeth after righteousness And mercy findeth life , righteousness , And honour .
20_PRO_21_22 A wise [ man ] scaleth the city of the mighty , And casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof .
20_PRO_21_23 whoso keepeth his mouth And his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles .
20_PRO_21_24 proud [ And ] haughty scorner [ Is ] his name , who dealeth in proud wrath .
20_PRO_21_25 the desire of the slothful killeth him ; for his hands refuse to labour .
20_PRO_21_26 he coveteth greedily all the day long : but the righteous giveth And spareth not .
20_PRO_21_27 the sacrifice of the wicked [ Is ] abomination : how much more , [ when ] he bringeth it with A wicked mind ?
20_PRO_21_28 A false witness shall perish : but the man that heareth speaketh constantly .
20_PRO_21_29 A wicked man hardeneth his face : but [ as for ] the upright , he directeth his way .
20_PRO_21_30 [ there Is ] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD .
20_PRO_21_31 the horse [ Is ] prepared against the day of battle : but safety [ Is ] of the LORD .