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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 21) Proverbs 21:4-9 KJV
"An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin. The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want. The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death. The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment. The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right. It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house."
Proverbs 21:4-9 in Context (Verses 1–12 KJV)
1
The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.
2
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.
3
To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
4
An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.**
5
The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.
6
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
7
The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.*
8
The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.
9
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.**
10
The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.*
11
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
12
The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.