Bible Verses about 'Proverbs 21:31'
- Every person’s way is right in his own eyes,
But the Lord examines the hearts. - To do righteousness and justice
Is preferred by the Lord more than sacrifice. - One who pursues righteousness and loyalty
Finds life, righteousness, and honor. - All day long he is craving,
While the righteous gives and does not hold back. - A good name is to be more desired than great wealth;
Favor is better than silver and gold. - The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord
Are riches, honor, and life. - Train up a child in the way he should go,
Even when he grows older he will not abandon it. - The rich rules over the poor,
And the borrower becomes the lender’s slave. - Do not weary yourself to gain wealth;
Stop dwelling on it. - When you set your eyes on it, it is gone.
For wealth certainly makes itself wings
Like an eagle that flies toward the heavens. - My son, if your heart is wise,
My own heart also will be glad. - The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice,
And he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him. - Know that wisdom is the same for your soul;
If you find it, then there will be a future,
And your hope will not be cut off. - Like a city that is broken into and without walls
So is a person who has no self-control over his spirit. - Do not abandon your friend or your father’s friend,
And do not go to your brother’s house on the day of your disaster;
Better is a neighbor who is near than a brother far away. - A prudent person sees evil and hides himself;
But the naive proceed, and pay the penalty. - As iron sharpens iron,
So one person sharpens another. - As in water a face reflects the face,
So the heart of a person reflects the person. - One who turns his ear away from listening to the Law,
Even his prayer is an abomination. - One who conceals his wrongdoings will not prosper,
But one who confesses and abandons them will find compassion. - A fool always loses his temper,
But a wise person holds it back. - A person’s pride will bring him low,
But a humble spirit will obtain honor. - The fear of man brings a snare,
But one who trusts in the Lord will be protected. - Every word of God is pure;
He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. - Keep deception and lies far from me,
Give me neither poverty nor riches;
Feed me with the food that is my portion. - Open your mouth for the people who cannot speak,
For the rights of all the unfortunate. - Open your mouth, judge righteously,
And defend the rights of the poor and needy. - An excellent wife, who can find her?
For her worth is far above jewels. - Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain,
But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. - The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
Fools despise wisdom and instruction. - Turn to my rebuke,
Behold, I will pour out my spirit on you;
I will make my words known to you. - For the Lord gives wisdom;
From His mouth come knowledge and understanding. - He stores up sound wisdom for the upright;
He is a shield to those who walk in integrity. - Guarding the paths of justice,
And He watches over the way of His godly ones. - Then you will discern righteousness, justice,
And integrity, and every good path. - My son, do not forget my teaching,
But have your heart comply with my commandments;
For length of days and years of life
And peace they will add to you. - Do not let kindness and truth leave you;
Bind them around your neck,
Write them on the tablet of your heart.
So you will find favor and a good reputation
In the sight of God and man. - Trust in the Lord with all your heart
And do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He will make your paths straight. - Do not be wise in your own eyes;
Fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
It will be healing to your body
And refreshment to your bones. - Honor the Lord from your wealth,
And from the first of all your produce. - My son, do not reject the discipline of the Lord
Or loathe His rebuke,
For whom the Lord loves He disciplines,
Just as a father disciplines the son in whom he delights. - Blessed is a person who finds wisdom,
And one who obtains understanding. - Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,
When it is in your power to do it. - Do not envy a violent person,
And do not choose any of his ways.
For the devious are an abomination to the Lord;
But He is intimate with the upright. - Acquire wisdom! Acquire understanding!
Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth. - The beginning of wisdom is: Acquire wisdom;
And with all your possessions, acquire understanding. - Listen, my son, and accept my sayings,
And the years of your life will be many. - I have instructed you in the way of wisdom;
I have led you in upright paths. - My son, pay attention to my words;
Incline your ear to my sayings.
They are not to escape from your sight;
Keep them in the midst of your heart. - Watch over your heart with all diligence,
For from it flow the springs of life.
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The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver,The heart of the wicked is worth little.