Proverbs, Chapter 21 (written in blue)
The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes.
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; but the LORD weighs the hearts.
To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
A haughty look, a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked are sin.
The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, but those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty. (Think before you act or you may end up with nothing.)
Getting treasures by a lying tongue is the fleeting fantasy of those who seek death.
The violence of the wicked will destroy them because they refuse to do justice.
The way of a guilty man is perverse. But as for the pure, his work is right.
Better to dwell in a corner of a housetop than a house shared with a contentious woman. (Gals, don't make your guys miserable with complaining and nagging. Make it so you are nothing but a sweet pleasure to be around.)
The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes. (Nobody wants to be around mean and evil people.)
When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; but when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge. (If you listen to advice, things go much simpler than when you decide to do things your way.)
The righteous God wisely considers the house of the wicked, overthrowing the wicked for their wickedness.
Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor will also cry himself and not be heard. (Don't ignore poor people and their needs. You may one day find yourself in the same situation and then you won't be heard.)
A gift in secret pacifies anger, and a bribe behind the back, strong wrath.
It is joy for the just to do justice, but destruction will come to the workers of iniquity. (Good people like to do good; eventually, all evil people will get what's coming to them.)
A man who wanders from the way of understanding will rest in the assembly of the dead. (There is no true joy and peace in the life of someone who refuses God.)
He who loves pleasure will be a poor man; he who loves wine and oil will not be rich. (You can chase this world and its thing all you want, but only God can satisfy our souls.)
The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous and the unfaithful for the upright.
Better to dwell in the wilderness than with a contentious and angry woman. (Guys, look for a peaceable woman. Girls, be that woman.)
There is desirable treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man squanders it. (Wise people learn to manage their money. Foolish people lose it all and have nothing to show for it.)
He who follows righteousness and mercy finds life, righteousness and honor. (That's plainly spoken. Live a life with God and you will find what you are looking for.)
A wise man scales the city of the mighty and brings down the trusted stronghold.
Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from troubles. (Words wisely chosen can keep you away from trouble.)
A proud and haughty man--"Scoffer" is his name; he acts with arrogant pride. (Don't be this dude.)
The desire of a lazy man kills him, for his hands refuse to labor. He covets greedily all day long, but the righteous gives and does not spare. (Lazy people sit around and want what others have. Hard workers with a right heart have more than enough.)
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with wicked intent! (It makes God sick to His stomach if you don't give with your whole heart. It makes Him sicker if you are giving to gain something for yourself.)
A false witness shall perish, but the man who hears him will speak endlessly.
A wicked man hardens his face, but as for the upright, he establishes his way. (Spending time with God helps you know His way for you, and you can be sure of what you are doing. A faker will be found out.)
There is no wisdom or understanding or counsel against the LORD. (God ALWAYS win.)
The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but deliverance is of the LORD. (Do what you are to do. Depend on God for the outcome.)
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