Thematic Bible
Proverbs 21:1 (show verse)
A king's heart is a water stream that the LORD controls; he directs it wherever he pleases.
Proverbs 21:2 (show verse)
Every man's lifestyle is proper in his own view, but the LORD weighs the heart.
Proverbs 21:3 (show verse)
To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:4 (show verse)
A proud attitude, accompanied by a haughty look, is sin; they reveal wicked people.
Proverbs 21:5 (show verse)
Plans of the persistent surely lead to productivity, but all who are hasty will surely become poor.
Proverbs 21:6 (show verse)
A fortune gained by deceit is a fleeting vapor and a deadly snare.
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)
Devastation caused by the wicked will drag them away because they refuse to do what is just.
Proverbs 21:8 (show verse)
The conduct of a guilty man is perverse, but the behavior of the pure is upright.
Proverbs 21:9 (show verse)
It's better to live in a corner on the roof than to share a house with a contentious woman.
Proverbs 21:10 (show verse)
The soul of the wicked craves evil; he extends no mercy to his neighbor.
Proverbs 21:11 (show verse)
When a mocker is punished, the fool gains wisdom; but when the wise 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)
The righteous God considers the house of the wicked, bringing the wicked to ruin.
No Themes for this verse.
Proverbs 21:13 (show verse)
Whoever refuses to hear the cry of the poor will also cry himself, but he won't be answered.
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)
Privately given gifts pacify wrath, and payments made secretly appease great anger.
Proverbs 21:15 (show verse)
Administering justice brings joy to the righteous, but terror to those who practice iniquity.
Proverbs 21:16 (show verse)
Whoever wanders from the path of understanding will end up where the dead are gathered.
Proverbs 21:17 (show verse)
Pleasure lovers become poor; loving wine and oil doesn't bring riches.
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)
The wicked are ransom for the righteous, and the unfaithful for the upright.
Proverbs 21:19 (show verse)
It's better to live in the wilderness than to live with a contentious and irritable woman.
Proverbs 21:20 (show verse)
Precious treasures and oil are found where the wise live, but a foolish man devours them.
Proverbs 21:21 (show verse)
Whoever pursues righteousness and gracious love 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 attacks the city of the mighty, bringing down the fortress in which they trust.
Proverbs 21:23 (show verse)
Whoever watches his mouth and tongue keeps himself from trouble.
Proverbs 21:24 (show verse)
The names "Proud," "Arrogant," and "Mocker" fit whoever acts with presumptuous conceit.
Proverbs 21:25 (show verse)
What the lazy person craves will kill him, because his hands refuse to work.
Proverbs 21:26 (show verse)
All day long he continues to crave, while the righteous person gives without holding back.
Proverbs 21:27 (show verse)
What the wicked person sacrifices is detestable how much more when he offers it with vile motives!
Proverbs 21:28 (show verse)
A false witness will perish, but whoever listens will testify successfully.
Proverbs 21:29 (show verse)
The wicked man puts up a bold appearance, but the upright thinks about what he is doing.
Proverbs 21:30 (show verse)
No wisdom, insight, or counsel can prevail against the LORD.
Proverbs 21:31 (show verse)
The horse may be prepared for the day of battle, but to the LORD goes the victory.