Thematic Bible
Proverbs 21:1 (show verse)
The king's heart is in the hand of LORD as the watercourses. He turns it wherever he will.
Proverbs 21:2 (show verse)
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but LORD weighs the hearts.
Proverbs 21:3 (show verse)
To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to LORD than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:4 (show verse)
A high look, and a proud heart, [even] the lamp of the wicked, is sin.
Proverbs 21:5 (show verse)
The thoughts of a diligent man [lead] only to abundance, but everyone who is hasty, only to want.
Proverbs 21:6 (show verse)
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vapor driven to and fro by those who seek death.
Business life » Dishonesty » Condemned
Business life » Dishonesty » Unjust gain
Dishonesty » Condemned
Lying » Vanity of getting riches by
Lying/lies » The acquiring of wealth by lying
Riches » Denunciations against those who » Get, by vanity
The lord seeking that which was lost » Those that seek death
Vanity » Riches gotten by falsehood are
Vices » Dishonesty » Condemned
Vices » Dishonesty » Unjust gain
Wealth » The acquisition of treasures by lying
Business life » Dishonesty » Unjust gain
Dishonesty » Condemned
Lying » Vanity of getting riches by
Lying/lies » The acquiring of wealth by lying
Riches » Denunciations against those who » Get, by vanity
The lord seeking that which was lost » Those that seek death
Vanity » Riches gotten by falsehood are
Vices » Dishonesty » Condemned
Vices » Dishonesty » Unjust gain
Wealth » The acquisition of treasures by lying
Proverbs 21:7 (show verse)
The violence of the wicked shall sweep them away, because they refuse to do justice.
Proverbs 21:8 (show verse)
The way of him who is laden with guilt is exceedingly crooked, but as for a pure man, his work is right.
Proverbs 21:9 (show verse)
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a contentious woman in a wide house.
Proverbs 21:10 (show verse)
The soul of a wicked man desires evil. His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
Proverbs 21:11 (show verse)
When a scoffer is punished, a simple man is made wise, and when a wise man is instructed, he receives knowledge.
Instruction » The time when the wise are instructed
Knowledge » Who gets knowledge
Punishment » Design of » To secure obedience
Punishment » The time when a scorner is punished
Receiving » Who receives knowledge
Scorn » The time when a scorner is punished
Simplicity » the Simple
Simplicity » They who have the grace of » Profit by the correction of others
Knowledge » Who gets knowledge
Punishment » Design of » To secure obedience
Punishment » The time when a scorner is punished
Receiving » Who receives knowledge
Scorn » The time when a scorner is punished
Simplicity » the Simple
Simplicity » They who have the grace of » Profit by the correction of others
Proverbs 21:12 (show verse)
A righteous man considers the house of the wicked: the wicked are overthrown to ruin.
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Proverbs 21:13 (show verse)
He who stops his ears at the cry of a poor man, he also shall cry, but shall not be heard.
ears » Not to be stopped at cry of the poor
Hearing » Who shall not be heard
Mercy » Neglect of
the Needy » Justice to, encouraged
Neglect » Of mercy and help
Parsimony » General references to
The poor » Justice to, encouraged
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Neglect of mercy
Prayer, answers to » Denied to those who » Are deaf to the cry of the poor
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Justice » The poor » Encouraged
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Neglect of mercy
Hearing » Who shall not be heard
Mercy » Neglect of
the Needy » Justice to, encouraged
Neglect » Of mercy and help
Parsimony » General references to
The poor » Justice to, encouraged
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Neglect of mercy
Prayer, answers to » Denied to those who » Are deaf to the cry of the poor
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Justice » The poor » Encouraged
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Neglect of mercy
Proverbs 21:14 (show verse)
A gift in secret pacifies anger, and a present in the bosom, strong wrath.
Proverbs 21:15 (show verse)
It is joy to the righteous to do justice, but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
Proverbs 21:16 (show verse)
The man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall rest in the assembly of the dead.
Proverbs 21:17 (show verse)
He who loves pleasure shall be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil shall not be rich.
worldly Amusements and pleasures » Lead to » Poverty
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Poverty
the Diet of the jews » Articles used for » Oil
Drunkenness » Leads to » Poverty
Food » List of articles » Oil
Food » Articles of » Oil
Oil » Used for food
Oil » Jews often extravagant in the use of
Pleasure » Those that love pleasure
Pleasure, worldly » Results of a pleasure-seeking life » Poverty
Poverty » Who will end up in poverty
Poverty » Contributing causes of sinful » Love of pleasure
Social duties » Temperance pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to
Temperance » Pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to
Victuals » List of articles » Oil
Wealth » Those that love wealth
Wealth » Who shall not be rich
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Poverty
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Poverty
the Diet of the jews » Articles used for » Oil
Drunkenness » Leads to » Poverty
Food » List of articles » Oil
Food » Articles of » Oil
Oil » Used for food
Oil » Jews often extravagant in the use of
Pleasure » Those that love pleasure
Pleasure, worldly » Results of a pleasure-seeking life » Poverty
Poverty » Who will end up in poverty
Poverty » Contributing causes of sinful » Love of pleasure
Social duties » Temperance pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to
Temperance » Pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to
Victuals » List of articles » Oil
Wealth » Those that love wealth
Wealth » Who shall not be rich
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Poverty
Proverbs 21:18 (show verse)
A wicked man is a ransom for a righteous man, and the treacherous dealer for the upright.
Proverbs 21:19 (show verse)
It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.
Proverbs 21:20 (show verse)
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of a wise man, but a foolish man swallows it up.
Proverbs 21:21 (show verse)
He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.
Finding » Who shall find life
Following » Those that follow after righteousness
Following » Those that follow after mercy
Honor » Who has honor
Honour » Earthly » Wisdom and virtue lead to
Life » Who shall find life
Mercy » Those that follow after mercy
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Find it with life and honor
The fruit of righteousness » Those that follow after righteousness
Following » Those that follow after righteousness
Following » Those that follow after mercy
Honor » Who has honor
Honour » Earthly » Wisdom and virtue lead to
Life » Who shall find life
Mercy » Those that follow after mercy
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Find it with life and honor
The fruit of righteousness » Those that follow after righteousness
Proverbs 21:22 (show verse)
A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of the confidence of it.
Proverbs 21:23 (show verse)
He who keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
Proverbs 21:24 (show verse)
The proud and haughty man, scoffer is his name. He works in the arrogance of pride.
Proverbs 21:25 (show verse)
The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.
Proverbs 21:26 (show verse)
There is he who covets greedily all the day long, but the righteous gives and does not withhold.
Proverbs 21:27 (show verse)
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination. How much more when he brings it with a wicked mind!
Proverbs 21:28 (show verse)
A FALSE witness shall perish, but the man who hears shall speak so as to endure.
Proverbs 21:29 (show verse)
A wicked man hardens his face, but as for an upright man, he establishes his ways.
Proverbs 21:30 (show verse)
There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against LORD.
Proverbs 21:31 (show verse)
The horse is prepared against the day of battle, but victory is from LORD.