Proverbs, Chapter 21:

Verses from Proverbs, Chapter 21 of the book of Proverbs of the Bible.

• 1. The heart of the sovereign is like a river controlled by the Lord; He leads you according to His will.
• 2. Men may think their ways are righteous, but it is the Lord who searches the hearts.
• 3. More than sacrifices, what pleases the Lord is the practice of justice and righteousness.
• 4. Arrogance and a haughty look denounce the sinful life of the wicked.
• 5. The rush to achieve riches leads to misery, but careful planning leads to abundance.
• 6. Fortune obtained through lies is fleeting and treacherous, a death trap.
• 7. The wicked are dragged away by their own violence, as they refuse to act justly.
• 8. The ways of the guilty are crooked, but the innocent live righteously.
• 9. It is preferable to live in a corner on the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome woman.
• 10. The wicked delights in doing evil; he has no compassion for others.
• 11. The punishment of the scoffer brings wisdom to the simple; the instruction of the wise increases your knowledge.
• 12. The righteous observes the house of the wicked and brings them to ruin.
• 13. He who ignores the cry of the poor will also be ignored when he cries, without receiving an answer.
• 14. A gift offered in secret calms anger, and a gift in secret appeases the most intense fury.
• 15. When justice is done, the righteous rejoice, but evildoers are terrified.
• 16. He who strays from the path of prudence will rest in the company of the dead.
• 17. He who indulges in pleasure will face want; he who holds fast to wine and oil will never be rich.
• 18. The wicked will be redeemed instead of the righteous, and the unfaithful instead of the upright.
• 19. It is better to live in the desert than with a quarrelsome and resentful woman.
• 20. Food and oil are stored in the wise man's house, but the fool wastes them.
• 21. He who follows justice and loyalty finds life, justice and honor.
• 22. The wise man conquers the city of the mighty and tears down the fortress in which they trusted.
• 23. He who guards his mouth and his tongue protects himself from many troubles.
• 24. The arrogant and proud person is known as a scorner, acting with extreme pride.
• 25. The lazy man dies wishing, because he never puts his hands to work.
• 26. While the righteous shares generously, the lazy desires without ceasing.
• 27. The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable, especially when done with evil intentions.
• 28. A false witness will perish, but the testimony of a well-informed man will endure.
• 29. The wicked shows his arrogance on his face, but the righteous keeps his path in order.
• 30. No wisdom, discernment or plan can resist the Lord.
• 31. The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory comes from the Lord.