Proverbs 21

Daily Proverbs Podcast · Jun 21, 2020 · 4m

Proverbs 21 New Living Translation (NLT)

21 The king's heart is like a stream of water directed by the Lord;

he guides it wherever he pleases.

2 People may be right in their own eyes,

but the Lord examines their heart.

3 The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just

than when we offer him sacrifices.

4 Haughty eyes, a proud heart,

and evil actions are all sin.

5 Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity,

but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty.

6 Wealth created by a lying tongue

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7 The violence of the wicked sweeps them away,

because…