Pro Proverbs, chapter Proverbs of Solomon, chapter 21
The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. 2Ch 36:22Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts. Pro 16:2To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. Hos 6:6An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.21.4 An…: Heb. Haughtiness of eyes21.4 the plowing: or, the light The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want. Pro 10:4The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death. The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.21.7 destroy…: Heb. saw them, or, dwell with them The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right. It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.21.9 a brawling…: Heb. a woman of contentions21.9 a wide…: Heb. an house of society Pro 25:24The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.21.10 findeth…: Heb. is not favoured When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. Pro 19:25The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness. Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. Pro 3:27A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath. 1Sa 25:18It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity. The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead. He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.21.17 pleasure: or, sport Pro 23:21The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright. It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.21.19 in…: Heb. in the land of the desert Pro 25:24There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. Pro 19:17A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof. Ecc 9:16Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.21.24 in proud…: Heb. in the wrath of pride
The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not. Psa 37:26The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?21.27 with…: Heb. in wickedness? Pro 15:8A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.21.28 A…: Heb. A witness of lies Pro 19:5; Pro 19:9A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.21.29 directeth: or, considereth
There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD. Ezk 28:5; Job 5:13The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.21.31 safety: or, victoryPsa 33:17