The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.
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Proverbs 21
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Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.
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To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
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An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.
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The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.
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The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
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The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.
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The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.
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It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
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The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.
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When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
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The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
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Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
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A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
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It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
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The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
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He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
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The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
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It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
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There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
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He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
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A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
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Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
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Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
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The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
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He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
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The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
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A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
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A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.
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There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
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The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.
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Proverbs 21 Study & Commentary
Proverbs 21 discusses God’s control over the king’s heart, the priority of justice over sacrifice, and the futility of human wisdom against the Lord.
THEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
1. Divine Sovereignty: The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water.2. Moral Priority: To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
PRACTICAL LESSONS
1. Tongue Guard: Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.2. Preparation: The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the Lord.
