21:1 The king's heart is like a stream of water directed by the LORD; he turns it wherever he pleases.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 1 , The king's heart is like a stream of water directed by the LORD; he turns it wherever he pleases.
21:2 People may think they are doing what is right, but the LORD examines the heart.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 2 , People may think they are doing what is right, but the LORD examines the heart.
21:3 The LORD is more pleased when we do what is just and right than when we give him sacrifices.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 3 , The LORD is more pleased when we do what is just and right than when we give him sacrifices.
21:4 Haughty eyes, a proud heart, and evil actions are all sin.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 4 , Haughty eyes, a proud heart, and evil actions are all sin.
21:5 Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 5 , Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty.
21:6 Wealth created by lying is a vanishing mist and a deadly trap.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 6 , Wealth created by lying is a vanishing mist and a deadly trap.
21:7 Because the wicked refuse to do what is just, their violence boomerangs and destroys them.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 7 , Because the wicked refuse to do what is just, their violence boomerangs and destroys them.
21:8 The guilty walk a crooked path; the innocent travel a straight road.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 8 , The guilty walk a crooked path; the innocent travel a straight road.
21:9 It is better to live alone in the corner of an attic than with a contentious wife in a lovely home.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 9 , It is better to live alone in the corner of an attic than with a contentious wife in a lovely home.
21:10 Evil people love to harm others; their neighbors get no mercy from them.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 10 , Evil people love to harm others; their neighbors get no mercy from them.
21:11 A simpleton can learn only by seeing mockers punished; a wise person learns from instruction.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 11 , A simpleton can learn only by seeing mockers punished; a wise person learns from instruction.
21:12 The Righteous One knows what is going on in the homes of the wicked; he will bring the wicked to disaster.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 12 , The Righteous One knows what is going on in the homes of the wicked; he will bring the wicked to disaster.
21:13 Those who shut their ears to the cries of the poor will be ignored in their own time of need.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 13 , Those who shut their ears to the cries of the poor will be ignored in their own time of need.
21:14 A secret gift calms anger; a secret bribe pacifies fury.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 14 , A secret gift calms anger; a secret bribe pacifies fury.
21:15 Justice is a joy to the godly, but it causes dismay among evildoers.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 15 , Justice is a joy to the godly, but it causes dismay among evildoers.
21:16 The person who strays from common sense will end up in the company of the dead.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 16 , The person who strays from common sense will end up in the company of the dead.
21:17 Those who love pleasure become poor; wine and luxury are not the way to riches.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 17 , Those who love pleasure become poor; wine and luxury are not the way to riches.
21:18 Sometimes the wicked are punished to save the godly, and the treacherous for the upright.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 18 , Sometimes the wicked are punished to save the godly, and the treacherous for the upright.
21:19 It is better to live alone in the desert than with a crabby, complaining wife.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 19 , It is better to live alone in the desert than with a crabby, complaining wife.
21:20 The wise have wealth and luxury, but fools spend whatever they get.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 20 , The wise have wealth and luxury, but fools spend whatever they get.
21:21 Whoever pursues godliness and unfailing love will find life, godliness, and honor.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 21 , Whoever pursues godliness and unfailing love will find life, godliness, and honor.
21:22 The wise conquer the city of the strong and level the fortress in which they trust.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 22 , The wise conquer the city of the strong and level the fortress in which they trust.
21:23 If you keep your mouth shut, you will stay out of trouble.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 23 , If you keep your mouth shut, you will stay out of trouble.
21:24 Mockers are proud and haughty; they act with boundless arrogance.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 24 , Mockers are proud and haughty; they act with boundless arrogance.
21:25 The desires of lazy people will be their ruin, for their hands refuse to work.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 25 , The desires of lazy people will be their ruin, for their hands refuse to work.
21:26 They are always greedy for more, while the godly love to give!
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 26 , They are always greedy for more, while the godly love to give!
21:27 God loathes the sacrifice of an evil person, especially when it is brought with ulterior motives.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 27 , God loathes the sacrifice of an evil person, especially when it is brought with ulterior motives.
21:28 A false witness will be cut off, but an attentive witness will be allowed to speak.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 28 , A false witness will be cut off, but an attentive witness will be allowed to speak.
21:29 The wicked put up a bold front, but the upright proceed with care.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 29 , The wicked put up a bold front, but the upright proceed with care.
21:30 Human plans, no matter how wise or well advised, cannot stand against the LORD.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 30 , Human plans, no matter how wise or well advised, cannot stand against the LORD.
21:31 The horses are prepared for battle, but the victory belongs to the LORD.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 21 , Verse 31 , The horses are prepared for battle, but the victory belongs to the LORD.
