There is precious treasure and oil in the house of the wise [who prepare for the future], But a short-sighted and foolish man swallows it up and wastes it. He who earnestly seeks righteousness and loyalty Finds life, righteousness, and honor. [Prov 15:9; Matt 5:6] A wise man scales the city [walls] of the mighty And brings down the stronghold in which they trust. He who guards his mouth and his tongue Guards himself from troubles. [Prov 12:13; 13:3; 18:21; James 3:2] “Proud,” “Haughty,” “Scoffer,” are his names Who acts with overbearing and insolent pride. The desire of the lazy kills him, For his hands refuse to labor; He craves all the day long [and does no work], But the righteous [willingly] gives and does not withhold [what he has]. [2 Cor 9:6-10] The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable and offensive [to the LORD]. How much more [unacceptable and insulting can it be] when he brings it with evil intention? A false witness will perish, But a man who listens to the truth will speak forever and go unchallenged. A wicked man puts on a bold face, But as for the upright, he considers, directs, and establishes his way [with the confidence of integrity]. There is no [human] wisdom or understanding Or counsel [that can prevail] against the LORD. The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But deliverance and victory belong to the LORD.
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![Proverbs 21:20-31 - There is precious treasure and oil in the house of the wise [who prepare for the future],
But a short-sighted and foolish man swallows it up and wastes it.
He who earnestly seeks righteousness and loyalty
Finds life, righteousness, and honor. [Prov 15:9; Matt 5:6]
A wise man scales the city [walls] of the mighty
And brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
He who guards his mouth and his tongue
Guards himself from troubles. [Prov 12:13; 13:3; 18:21; James 3:2]
“Proud,” “Haughty,” “Scoffer,” are his names
Who acts with overbearing and insolent pride.
The desire of the lazy kills him,
For his hands refuse to labor;
He craves all the day long [and does no work],
But the righteous [willingly] gives and does not withhold [what he has]. [2 Cor 9:6-10]
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable and offensive [to the LORD].
How much more [unacceptable and insulting can it be] when he brings it with evil intention?
A false witness will perish,
But a man who listens to the truth will speak forever and go unchallenged.
A wicked man puts on a bold face,
But as for the upright, he considers, directs, and establishes his way [with the confidence of integrity].
There is no [human] wisdom or understanding
Or counsel [that can prevail] against the LORD.
The horse is prepared for the day of battle,
But deliverance and victory belong to the LORD.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimageproxy.youversionapi.com%2F320x320%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fstatic-youversionapi-com%2Fimages%2Fbase%2F49563%2F1280x1280.jpg&w=640&q=75)
![Proverbs 21:20-31 - There is precious treasure and oil in the house of the wise [who prepare for the future],
But a short-sighted and foolish man swallows it up and wastes it.
He who earnestly seeks righteousness and loyalty
Finds life, righteousness, and honor. [Prov 15:9; Matt 5:6]
A wise man scales the city [walls] of the mighty
And brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
He who guards his mouth and his tongue
Guards himself from troubles. [Prov 12:13; 13:3; 18:21; James 3:2]
“Proud,” “Haughty,” “Scoffer,” are his names
Who acts with overbearing and insolent pride.
The desire of the lazy kills him,
For his hands refuse to labor;
He craves all the day long [and does no work],
But the righteous [willingly] gives and does not withhold [what he has]. [2 Cor 9:6-10]
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable and offensive [to the LORD].
How much more [unacceptable and insulting can it be] when he brings it with evil intention?
A false witness will perish,
But a man who listens to the truth will speak forever and go unchallenged.
A wicked man puts on a bold face,
But as for the upright, he considers, directs, and establishes his way [with the confidence of integrity].
There is no [human] wisdom or understanding
Or counsel [that can prevail] against the LORD.
The horse is prepared for the day of battle,
But deliverance and victory belong to the LORD.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimageproxy.youversionapi.com%2F320x320%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fstatic-youversionapi-com%2Fimages%2Fbase%2F34721%2F1280x1280.jpg&w=640&q=75)
![Proverbs 21:20-31 - There is precious treasure and oil in the house of the wise [who prepare for the future],
But a short-sighted and foolish man swallows it up and wastes it.
He who earnestly seeks righteousness and loyalty
Finds life, righteousness, and honor. [Prov 15:9; Matt 5:6]
A wise man scales the city [walls] of the mighty
And brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
He who guards his mouth and his tongue
Guards himself from troubles. [Prov 12:13; 13:3; 18:21; James 3:2]
“Proud,” “Haughty,” “Scoffer,” are his names
Who acts with overbearing and insolent pride.
The desire of the lazy kills him,
For his hands refuse to labor;
He craves all the day long [and does no work],
But the righteous [willingly] gives and does not withhold [what he has]. [2 Cor 9:6-10]
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable and offensive [to the LORD].
How much more [unacceptable and insulting can it be] when he brings it with evil intention?
A false witness will perish,
But a man who listens to the truth will speak forever and go unchallenged.
A wicked man puts on a bold face,
But as for the upright, he considers, directs, and establishes his way [with the confidence of integrity].
There is no [human] wisdom or understanding
Or counsel [that can prevail] against the LORD.
The horse is prepared for the day of battle,
But deliverance and victory belong to the LORD.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimageproxy.youversionapi.com%2F320x320%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fstatic-youversionapi-com%2Fimages%2Fbase%2F13750%2F1280x1280.jpg&w=640&q=75)
![Proverbs 21:20-31 - There is precious treasure and oil in the house of the wise [who prepare for the future],
But a short-sighted and foolish man swallows it up and wastes it.
He who earnestly seeks righteousness and loyalty
Finds life, righteousness, and honor. [Prov 15:9; Matt 5:6]
A wise man scales the city [walls] of the mighty
And brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
He who guards his mouth and his tongue
Guards himself from troubles. [Prov 12:13; 13:3; 18:21; James 3:2]
“Proud,” “Haughty,” “Scoffer,” are his names
Who acts with overbearing and insolent pride.
The desire of the lazy kills him,
For his hands refuse to labor;
He craves all the day long [and does no work],
But the righteous [willingly] gives and does not withhold [what he has]. [2 Cor 9:6-10]
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable and offensive [to the LORD].
How much more [unacceptable and insulting can it be] when he brings it with evil intention?
A false witness will perish,
But a man who listens to the truth will speak forever and go unchallenged.
A wicked man puts on a bold face,
But as for the upright, he considers, directs, and establishes his way [with the confidence of integrity].
There is no [human] wisdom or understanding
Or counsel [that can prevail] against the LORD.
The horse is prepared for the day of battle,
But deliverance and victory belong to the LORD.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimageproxy.youversionapi.com%2F320x320%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fstatic-youversionapi-com%2Fimages%2Fbase%2F4363%2F1280x1280.jpg&w=640&q=75)
![Proverbs 21:20-31 - There is precious treasure and oil in the house of the wise [who prepare for the future],
But a short-sighted and foolish man swallows it up and wastes it.
He who earnestly seeks righteousness and loyalty
Finds life, righteousness, and honor. [Prov 15:9; Matt 5:6]
A wise man scales the city [walls] of the mighty
And brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
He who guards his mouth and his tongue
Guards himself from troubles. [Prov 12:13; 13:3; 18:21; James 3:2]
“Proud,” “Haughty,” “Scoffer,” are his names
Who acts with overbearing and insolent pride.
The desire of the lazy kills him,
For his hands refuse to labor;
He craves all the day long [and does no work],
But the righteous [willingly] gives and does not withhold [what he has]. [2 Cor 9:6-10]
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable and offensive [to the LORD].
How much more [unacceptable and insulting can it be] when he brings it with evil intention?
A false witness will perish,
But a man who listens to the truth will speak forever and go unchallenged.
A wicked man puts on a bold face,
But as for the upright, he considers, directs, and establishes his way [with the confidence of integrity].
There is no [human] wisdom or understanding
Or counsel [that can prevail] against the LORD.
The horse is prepared for the day of battle,
But deliverance and victory belong to the LORD.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimageproxy.youversionapi.com%2F320x320%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fstatic-youversionapi-com%2Fimages%2Fbase%2F648%2F1280x1280.jpg&w=640&q=75)
