Proverbs 21

1: Like a stream is the king's heart in the hand of the Lord; wherever it pleases him, he directs it.

2: All the ways of a man may be right in his own eyes, but it is the Lord who proves hearts.

3: To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.

4: Haughty eyes and a proud heart-the tillage of the wicked is sin.

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9: It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop than in a roomy house with a quarrelsome woman.

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13: He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor will himself also call and not be heard.

14: A secret gift allays anger, and a concealed present, violent wrath.

15: To practice justice is a joy for the just, but terror for evildoers.

16: The man who strays from the way of good sense will abide in the assembly of the shades.

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19: It is better to dwell in a wilderness than with a quarrelsome and vexatious wife.

20: Precious treasure remains in the house of the wise, but the fool consumes it.

21: He who persues justice and kindness will find life and honor.

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23: He who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself from trouble.