It's incredible how simply and purposefully the word of God has instructed His people, yet how easily we find ourselves confused or disgruntled with our lives. God has blatantly instructed us as to how we should react, respond, and execute our decision-making, yet we spin in circles wondering why we are unsuccessful, unfulfilled, and short-changed. The real problem, is that we just don't listen. If we did, we would realize our problem is easily identified using a simple hand mirror. I pray for the fullness of God's will for any who read this.
Proverbs 21
Chapter 21
1 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
is a vanishing mist and a deadly trap.t
7 The violence of the wicked
sweeps them away,
because they refuse to do what is just.8 The guilty walk a crooked
path;
the innocent travel a straight road.9 It’s better to live alone in the
corner of an attic
than with a quarrelsome wife in a lovely home.10 Evil people desire
evil;
their neighbors get no mercy from them.11 If you punish a mocker, the
simpleminded become wise;
if you instruct the wise, they will be all the wiser.12 The Righteous One
t knows what is going on in the homes of the wicked;
he will bring disaster on them.13 Those who shut their ears to the cries
of the poor
will be ignored in their own time of need.14 A secret gift calms anger;
a bribe under the table pacifies fury.15 Justice is a joy to the godly,
but it terrifies evildoers.16 The person who strays from common sense
will end up in the company of the dead.17 Those who love pleasure
become poor;
those who love wine and luxury will never be rich.18 The wicked are
punished in place of the godly,
and traitors in place of the honest.19 It’s better to live alone in the
desert
than with a quarrelsome, complaining wife.20 The wise have wealth and
luxury,
but fools spend whatever they get.21 Whoever pursues righteousness
and unfailing love
will find life, righteousness, and honor.22 The wise conquer the city of
the strong
and level the fortress in which they trust.23 Watch your tongue and
keep your mouth shut,
and you will stay out of trouble.24 Mockers are proud and haughty;
they act with boundless arrogance.25 Despite their desires, the lazy will
come to ruin,
for their hands refuse to work.26 Some people are always greedy for
more,
but the godly love to give!27 The sacrifice of an evil person is
detestable,
especially when it is offered with wrong motives.28 A false witness will
be cut off,
but a credible witness will be allowed to speak.29 The wicked bluff their
way through,
but the virtuous think before they act.30 No human wisdom or
understanding or plan
can stand against the LORD.31 The horse is prepared for the day of
battle,
but the victory belongs to the LORD.
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