Popular Bible Verses from Proverbs 21

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He who earnestly seeks righteousness and loyalty Finds life, righteousness, and honor. [Prov 15:9; Matt 5:6]

The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance and advantage, But everyone who acts in haste comes surely to poverty.

He who guards his mouth and his tongue Guards himself from troubles. [Prov 12:13; 13:3; 18:21; James 3:2]

Every man’s way is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs and examines the hearts [of people and their motives]. [Prov 24:12; Luke 16:15]

The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But deliverance and victory belong to the LORD.

To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice [for wrongs repeatedly committed]. [1 Sam 15:22; Prov 15:8; Is 1:11; Hos 6:6; Mic 6:7, 8]

There is no [human] wisdom or understanding Or counsel [that can prevail] against the LORD.

Whoever shuts his ears at the cry of the poor Will cry out himself and not be answered. [Matt 18:30-34; James 2:13]