Proverbs 21 cross-references

Proverbs 21:1

The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.

Points to (19)

• Proverbs 16:9 — A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps. 55 votes
• Ezra 6:22 — And kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with joy: for the LORD had made them joyful, and turned the… 35 votes
• Proverbs 20:24 — Man’s goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way? 34 votes
• Acts 7:10 — And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of… 31 votes
• Proverbs 16:1 — The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD. 27 votes
• Ezra 7:27–28 — Blessed be the LORD God of our fathers, which hath put such a thing as this in the king’s heart, to beautify… 26 votes

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• Proverbs 19:21 — There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. 38 votes
• Philippians 2:13 — For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. 22 votes
• Ezra 1:1 — Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be… 12 votes
• Nehemiah 1:11 — O Lord, I beseech thee, let now thine ear be attentive to the prayer of thy servant, and to the prayer of thy… 11 votes

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Proverbs 21:2

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.

Points to (14)

• Proverbs 16:2 — All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. 68 votes
• Luke 16:15 — And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that… 47 votes
• Proverbs 16:25 — There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. 46 votes
• Jeremiah 17:10 — I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to… 37 votes
• Proverbs 30:12 — There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness. 32 votes
• 1 Samuel 16:7 — But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have… 30 votes

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• Proverbs 16:2 — All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. 49 votes
• Luke 16:15 — And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that… 36 votes
• 2 Corinthians 10:18 — For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth. 15 votes
• Matthew 18:35 — So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his… 10 votes

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Proverbs 21:3

To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

Points to (8)

• 1 Samuel 15:22 — And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of… 29 votes
• Hosea 6:6 — For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings. 25 votes
• Micah 6:6–8 — Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, and bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with… 21 votes
• Proverbs 15:8 — The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. 21 votes
• Mark 12:33 — And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the… 19 votes
• Jeremiah 7:21–23 — Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Put your burnt offerings unto your sacrifices, and eat flesh. 15 votes

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• 1 Samuel 15:22 — And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of… 348 votes
• Micah 6:8 — He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to… 188 votes
• Matthew 9:13 — But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the… 110 votes
• Hosea 6:6 — For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings. 44 votes

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Proverbs 21:4

An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.

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• 1 Peter 5:5 — Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be… 8 votes
• Proverbs 6:17 — A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 8 votes
• Luke 18:14 — I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth… 4 votes
• Isaiah 2:17 — And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the haughtiness of men shall be made low: and the LORD… 4 votes
• Proverbs 8:13 — The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I… 4 votes
• Proverbs 21:27 — The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind? 3 votes

Pointed to from (10)

• Luke 21:34 — And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness,… 7 votes
• Proverbs 6:17 — A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 7 votes
• Ezekiel 16:49 — Behold, this was the iniquity of thy sister Sodom, pride, fulness of bread, and abundance of idleness was in… 3 votes
• Titus 1:15 — Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even… 2 votes

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Proverbs 21:5

The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.

Points to (8)

• Proverbs 13:4 — The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. 19 votes
• Proverbs 10:4 — He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. 19 votes
• 1 Thessalonians 4:11–12 — And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded… 15 votes
• Ephesians 4:28 — Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good,… 15 votes
• Proverbs 27:23–27 — Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. 15 votes
• Proverbs 14:29 — He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. 13 votes

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• Proverbs 19:2 — Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth. 19 votes
• Proverbs 10:4 — He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. 12 votes
• Proverbs 29:20 — Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. 5 votes

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Proverbs 21:6

The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.

Points to (12)

• Proverbs 13:11 — Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. 11 votes
• Proverbs 10:2 — Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death. 9 votes
• Jeremiah 17:11 — As the partridge sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth them not; so he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall… 7 votes
• Proverbs 20:21 — An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed. 7 votes
• Proverbs 8:36 — But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death. 6 votes
• 1 Timothy 6:9–10 — But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which… 5 votes

Pointed to from (11)

• Proverbs 30:8 — Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: 12 votes
• Proverbs 16:8 — Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. 9 votes
• Jeremiah 17:11 — As the partridge sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth them not; so he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall… 8 votes
• Proverbs 10:2 — Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death. 6 votes

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Proverbs 21:7

The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.

Points to (14)

• Proverbs 21:21 — He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. 4 votes
• Ephesians 5:6 — Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children… 3 votes
• Zechariah 5:3–4 — Then said he unto me, This is the curse that goeth forth over the face of the whole earth: for every one that… 3 votes
• Micah 3:9–12 — Hear this, I pray you, ye heads of the house of Jacob, and princes of the house of Israel, that abhor… 3 votes
• Proverbs 22:22–23 — Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate: 3 votes
• Psalms 7:16 — His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down upon his own pate. 3 votes

Pointed to from (1)

• Proverbs 11:3 — The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them. 5 votes

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Proverbs 21:8

The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.

Points to (22)

• 1 John 3:3 — And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. 4 votes
• 1 John 2:29 — If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him. 3 votes
• 1 Peter 1:22–23 — Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the… 3 votes
• 1 Corinthians 3:3 — For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal,… 3 votes
• Daniel 12:10 — Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked… 3 votes
• Proverbs 2:15 — Whose ways are crooked, and they froward in their paths: 3 votes

Pointed to from (5)

• Isaiah 55:8 — For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. 18 votes
• Proverbs 20:11 — Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right. 5 votes
• Proverbs 2:15 — Whose ways are crooked, and they froward in their paths: 5 votes
• Proverbs 15:9 — The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. 2 votes

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Proverbs 21:9

It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.

Points to (7)

• Proverbs 21:19 — It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman. 17 votes
• Proverbs 19:13 — A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping. 17 votes
• Proverbs 27:15–16 — A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike. 16 votes
• Proverbs 25:24 — It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house. 16 votes
• Proverbs 12:4 — A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. 14 votes
• Proverbs 17:1 — Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. 13 votes

Pointed to from (10)

• Proverbs 14:1 — Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. 26 votes
• Proverbs 21:19 — It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman. 21 votes
• Proverbs 17:1 — Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. 21 votes
• Proverbs 27:15 — A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike. 10 votes

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Proverbs 21:10

The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.

Points to (16)

• 1 John 2:16 — For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not… 5 votes
• Micah 3:2–3 — Who hate the good, and love the evil; who pluck off their skin from off them, and their flesh from off their… 4 votes
• Proverbs 3:29 — Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. 4 votes
• 1 Corinthians 10:6 — Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. 3 votes
• Mark 7:21–22 — For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, 3 votes
• Isaiah 32:6–8 — For the vile person will speak villany, and his heart will work iniquity, to practise hypocrisy, and to utter… 3 votes

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Proverbs 21:11

When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

Points to (16)

• Proverbs 19:25 — Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand… 10 votes
• Proverbs 18:15 — The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. 7 votes
• Acts 5:5 — And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard… 5 votes
• Proverbs 9:9 — Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. 5 votes
• Proverbs 18:1 — Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. 4 votes
• Deuteronomy 21:21 — And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that he die: so shalt thou put evil away from among… 4 votes

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• Proverbs 19:25 — Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand… 8 votes
• Proverbs 1:22 — How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate… 3 votes
• Deuteronomy 19:20 — And those which remain shall hear, and fear, and shall henceforth commit no more any such evil among you. 2 votes
• Deuteronomy 17:12 — And the man that will do presumptuously, and will not hearken unto the priest that standeth to minister there… 2 votes

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Proverbs 21:12

The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.

Points to (19)

• Proverbs 14:11 — The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish. 6 votes
• Psalms 107:43 — Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD. 6 votes
• Psalms 37:35–36 — I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree. 6 votes
• 2 Peter 3:6–7 — Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished: 5 votes
• Proverbs 14:32 — The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death. 5 votes
• 2 Peter 2:4–9 — For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of… 4 votes

Pointed to from (6)

• Proverbs 14:11 — The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish. 5 votes
• Proverbs 3:33 — The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just. 5 votes
• Proverbs 13:6 — Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner. 3 votes
• 1 Kings 1:52 — And Solomon said, If he will shew himself a worthy man, there shall not an hair of him fall to the earth: but… 3 votes

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Proverbs 21:13

Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

Points to (17)

• Matthew 6:14 — For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: 7 votes
• Proverbs 28:27 — He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. 7 votes
• Proverbs 1:28 — Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me: 7 votes
• James 2:13–16 — For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. 6 votes
• Matthew 18:30–35 — And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt. 5 votes
• Matthew 7:2 — For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to… 5 votes

Pointed to from (26)

• James 2:13 — For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. 25 votes
• Matthew 25:45 — Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of… 16 votes
• Matthew 6:14 — For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: 16 votes
• John 9:31 — Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he… 15 votes

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Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.

Points to (8)

• Proverbs 19:6 — Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts. 5 votes
• Proverbs 18:16 — A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. 4 votes
• Matthew 6:3–4 — But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: 2 votes
• Proverbs 17:8 — A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. 2 votes
• 1 Samuel 25:35 — So David received of her hand that which she had brought him, and said unto her, Go up in peace to thine… 2 votes
• Proverbs 17:23 — A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment. 1 votes

Pointed to from (10)

• Proverbs 19:6 — Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts. 4 votes
• Proverbs 18:16 — A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. 4 votes
• Genesis 32:20 — And say ye moreover, Behold, thy servant Jacob is behind us. For he said, I will appease him with the present… 4 votes
• Proverbs 17:8 — A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. 3 votes

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Proverbs 21:15

It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

Points to (15)

• Proverbs 10:29 — The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity. 7 votes
• Matthew 7:23 — And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. 6 votes
• Isaiah 64:5 — Thou meetest him that rejoiceth and worketh righteousness, those that remember thee in thy ways: behold, thou… 4 votes
• Ecclesiastes 3:12 — I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life. 4 votes
• Matthew 13:41–42 — The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend,… 3 votes
• Psalms 40:8 — I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart. 3 votes

Pointed to from (2)

• Proverbs 10:29 — The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity. 11 votes
• Job 31:3 — Is not destruction to the wicked? and a strange punishment to the workers of iniquity? 2 votes

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Proverbs 21:16

The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.

Points to (15)

• Hebrews 10:38 — Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. 6 votes
• Psalms 125:5 — As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the LORD shall lead them forth with the workers of… 5 votes
• 1 John 2:19 — They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have… 3 votes
• Hebrews 10:26–27 — For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more… 3 votes
• Zephaniah 1:6 — And them that are turned back from the LORD; and those that have not sought the LORD, nor enquired for him. 3 votes
• Psalms 49:14 — Like sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them; and the upright shall have dominion over… 3 votes

Pointed to from (6)

• Ezekiel 18:24 — But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and doeth according to… 12 votes
• Psalms 119:10 — With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments. 11 votes
• Proverbs 27:8 — As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place. 7 votes
• Proverbs 2:13 — Who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness; 3 votes

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Proverbs 21:17

He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

Points to (7)

• Proverbs 23:21 — For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags. 13 votes
• 1 Timothy 5:6 — But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth. 8 votes
• 2 Timothy 3:4 — Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 7 votes
• Proverbs 5:10–11 — Lest strangers be filled with thy wealth; and thy labours be in the house of a stranger; 6 votes
• Proverbs 21:20 — There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. 5 votes
• Luke 16:24–25 — And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his… 4 votes

Pointed to from (3)

• Proverbs 23:21 — For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags. 9 votes
• Luke 15:13 — And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and… 7 votes
• Proverbs 29:3 — Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. 3 votes

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Proverbs 21:18

The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.

Points to (5)

• Proverbs 11:8 — The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead. 10 votes
• Isaiah 43:3–4 — For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and… 8 votes
• Isaiah 53:4–5 — Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and… 7 votes
• 1 Peter 3:18 — For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being… 6 votes
• Isaiah 55:8–9 — For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. 5 votes

Pointed to from (4)

• Proverbs 11:8 — The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead. 14 votes
• Isaiah 43:3 — For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and… 11 votes
• Daniel 3:22 — Therefore because the king’s commandment was urgent, and the furnace exceeding hot, the flame of the fire… 4 votes
• Isaiah 51:23 — But I will put it into the hand of them that afflict thee; which have said to thy soul, Bow down, that we may… 2 votes

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Proverbs 21:19

It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.

Points to (4)

• Proverbs 21:9 — It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house. 21 votes
• Psalms 55:6–7 — And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest. 6 votes
• Psalms 120:5–6 — Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar! 5 votes
• Jeremiah 9:2 — Oh that I had in the wilderness a lodging place of wayfaring men; that I might leave my people, and go from… 3 votes

Pointed to from (11)

• Proverbs 17:1 — Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. 26 votes
• Proverbs 14:1 — Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. 22 votes
• Proverbs 21:9 — It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house. 17 votes
• Proverbs 27:15 — A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike. 9 votes

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Proverbs 21:20

There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

Points to (17)

• Matthew 25:3–4 — They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: 12 votes
• Ecclesiastes 5:19 — Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take… 8 votes
• Psalms 112:3 — Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever. 8 votes
• Ecclesiastes 7:11 — Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun. 6 votes
• Proverbs 15:6 — In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. 6 votes
• Luke 15:14 — And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want. 5 votes

Pointed to from (7)

• Proverbs 24:4 — And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches. 13 votes
• Proverbs 15:6 — In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. 9 votes
• Proverbs 21:17 — He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. 5 votes
• Proverbs 28:10 — Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the… 3 votes

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Proverbs 21:21

He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

Points to (15)

• Matthew 5:6 — Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 43 votes
• 1 Corinthians 15:58 — Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord,… 21 votes
• Proverbs 22:4 — By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life. 20 votes
• Hebrews 12:14 — Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: 12 votes
• 1 Timothy 6:11 — But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience,… 12 votes
• Proverbs 15:9 — The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. 12 votes

Pointed to from (7)

• Proverbs 22:4 — By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life. 44 votes
• Isaiah 51:1 — Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the LORD: look unto the rock whence ye are… 7 votes
• 2 Corinthians 9:9 — (As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever. 6 votes
• Proverbs 21:7 — The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment. 4 votes

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Proverbs 21:22

A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

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• Ecclesiastes 7:19 — Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city. 7 votes
• Proverbs 24:5 — A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength. 6 votes
• Ecclesiastes 9:13–18 — This wisdom have I seen also under the sun, and it seemed great unto me: 3 votes
• 2 Samuel 20:16–22 — Then cried a wise woman out of the city, Hear, hear; say, I pray you, unto Joab, Come near hither, that I may… 2 votes
• 2 Samuel 5:6–9 — And the king and his men went to Jerusalem unto the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land: which spake unto… 2 votes

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• Ecclesiastes 9:16 — Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words… 10 votes
• Proverbs 24:5 — A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength. 7 votes
• Ecclesiastes 7:19 — Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city. 4 votes
• Daniel 2:23 — I thank thee, and praise thee, O thou God of my fathers, who hast given me wisdom and might, and hast made… 3 votes

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Proverbs 21:23

Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

Points to (7)

• Proverbs 13:3 — He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. 35 votes
• Proverbs 18:21 — Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. 26 votes
• Proverbs 17:27–28 — He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. 25 votes
• James 1:26 — If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this… 23 votes
• Proverbs 12:13 — The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. 22 votes
• Proverbs 10:19 — In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. 20 votes

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• James 1:19 — Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 124 votes
• Proverbs 13:3 — He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. 55 votes
• Psalms 39:1 — [To the chief Musician, even to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David.] I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin… 38 votes
• Psalms 34:13 — Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. 10 votes

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Proverbs 21:24

Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

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• Psalms 1:1 — Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor… 6 votes
• Ecclesiastes 7:8–9 — Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud… 4 votes
• Matthew 2:16 — Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all… 3 votes
• Proverbs 19:29 — Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools. 3 votes
• Proverbs 18:12 — Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility. 3 votes
• Proverbs 1:22 — How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate… 3 votes

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• Proverbs 22:24 — Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: 10 votes
• Proverbs 3:34 — Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly. 9 votes
• Proverbs 28:25 — He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. 7 votes
• Daniel 3:19 — Then was Nebuchadnezzar full of fury, and the form of his visage was changed against Shadrach, Meshach, and… 4 votes

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Proverbs 21:25

The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

Points to (12)

• Proverbs 13:4 — The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. 7 votes
• Matthew 25:26 — His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed… 6 votes
• Proverbs 19:24 — A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. 5 votes
• Proverbs 12:24 — The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. 5 votes
• Proverbs 26:16 — The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason. 4 votes
• Proverbs 15:19 — The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain. 4 votes

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• 2 Thessalonians 3:10 — For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. 21 votes
• Proverbs 6:6 — Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: 10 votes
• Luke 13:24 — Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. 8 votes
• Proverbs 17:16 — Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it? 7 votes

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Proverbs 21:26

He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

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• Psalms 37:26 — He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed. 9 votes
• Acts 20:33–35 — I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel. 6 votes
• Psalms 112:9 — He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted… 6 votes
• Ephesians 4:28 — Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good,… 5 votes
• 1 Thessalonians 2:5–9 — For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: 3 votes
• 2 Corinthians 8:7–9 — Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in… 3 votes

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• James 1:26 — If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this… 7 votes
• Luke 6:30 — Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again. 4 votes

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Proverbs 21:27

The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

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• Isaiah 66:3 — He that killeth an ox is as if he slew a man; he that sacrificeth a lamb, as if he cut off a dog’s neck; he… 8 votes
• Matthew 23:13 — But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye… 6 votes
• Proverbs 15:8 — The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. 6 votes
• Jeremiah 6:20 — To what purpose cometh there to me incense from Sheba, and the sweet cane from a far country? your burnt… 5 votes
• Amos 5:21–22 — I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. 4 votes
• Isaiah 1:11–16 — To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings… 4 votes

Pointed to from (31)

• Genesis 4:7 — If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto… 20 votes
• Proverbs 15:8 — The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. 12 votes
• Ecclesiastes 5:1 — Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, than to give the sacrifice of… 10 votes
• Isaiah 1:11 — To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings… 8 votes

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Proverbs 21:28

A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.

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• 2 Corinthians 4:13 — We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we… 6 votes
• Proverbs 19:5 — A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. 5 votes
• Proverbs 19:9 — A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish. 4 votes
• Proverbs 25:18 — A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow. 3 votes
• Proverbs 12:19 — The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment. 3 votes
• Deuteronomy 19:16–19 — If a false witness rise up against any man to testify against him that which is wrong; 3 votes

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• 2 Corinthians 4:13 — We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we… 9 votes
• Proverbs 19:5 — A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. 8 votes
• Psalms 116:10 — I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted: 7 votes
• Proverbs 12:17 — He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit. 3 votes

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Proverbs 21:29

A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.

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• 1 Thessalonians 3:11 — Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you. 6 votes
• Haggai 1:7 — Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways. 6 votes
• Proverbs 11:5 — The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. 5 votes
• Haggai 2:18–19 — Consider now from this day and upward, from the four and twentieth day of the ninth month, even from the day… 3 votes
• Ezekiel 18:28 — Because he considereth, and turneth away from all his transgressions that he hath committed, he shall surely… 3 votes
• Jeremiah 44:16–17 — As for the word that thou hast spoken unto us in the name of the LORD, we will not hearken unto thee. 3 votes

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• Proverbs 11:20 — They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his… 5 votes
• Ezekiel 2:4 — For they are impudent children and stiffhearted. I do send thee unto them; and thou shalt say unto them, Thus… 2 votes
• Jeremiah 36:25 — Nevertheless Elnathan and Delaiah and Gemariah had made intercession to the king that he would not burn the… 2 votes
• Jeremiah 5:3 — O LORD, are not thine eyes upon the truth? thou hast stricken them, but they have not grieved; thou hast… 2 votes

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Proverbs 21:30

There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

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• Acts 5:39 — But if it be of God, ye can not overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God. 21 votes
• Proverbs 19:21 — There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. 20 votes
• Jeremiah 9:23 — Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might,… 19 votes
• Isaiah 14:27 — For the LORD of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul it? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall… 17 votes
• 1 Corinthians 3:19–20 — For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own… 13 votes
• Isaiah 8:9–10 — Associate yourselves, O ye people, and ye shall be broken in pieces; and give ear, all ye of far countries:… 10 votes

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• Psalms 33:10 — The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect. 189 votes
• Psalms 127:1 — [A Song of degrees for Solomon.] Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except… 91 votes
• Proverbs 16:9 — A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps. 59 votes
• Proverbs 19:21 — There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. 55 votes

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Proverbs 21:31

The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.

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• Psalms 20:7 — Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God. 26 votes
• Isaiah 31:1 — Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many;… 23 votes
• Psalms 33:17–18 — An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength. 21 votes
• Psalms 147:10 — He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man. 15 votes
• Psalms 68:20 — He that is our God is the God of salvation; and unto GOD the Lord belong the issues from death. 14 votes
• Psalms 3:3 — But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. 14 votes

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• Psalms 20:7 — Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God. 54 votes
• 1 Corinthians 15:57 — But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 38 votes
• Psalms 33:17 — An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength. 11 votes
• Psalms 147:10 — He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man. 9 votes

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