Verse 5
Proverbs 21:5
Free Bible Version
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Guilty people live crooked lives, but the innocent follow straight paths.
Original Language Text
hebrew
מַחְשְׁב֣וֹת חָ֭רוּץ אַךְ לְ/מוֹתָ֑ר וְ/כָל אָ֝֗ץ אַךְ לְ/מַחְסֽוֹר
English Translation
The thoughts of a diligent person are only for excess, and every hasty person is only for lack.
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Chapter 21 Context
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People think that whatever they do is fine, but the Lord looks at their motives.
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Those who plan ahead and work hard will have plenty, while those who act rashly end up poor.
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Money made by lies is like smoke in the wind—a chase that ends in death.
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The destruction caused by the wicked will destroy them, for they refuse to do what's right.
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Guilty people live crooked lives, but the innocent follow straight paths.
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Evil people love to do wrong, they don't care what pain they cause anyone.
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When a mocker is punished, an immature person can learn wisdom. When the wise are educated, they gai...
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The God (Elohim) of justice sees what happens in the homes of the wicked, and brings the wicked down...
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If you refuse to hear the cries of the poor, your cries won't be heard either.
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A gift given in secret calms down anger, and a hidden bribe soothes furious rage.
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When justice is done, the good are happy, but it brings terror to those who do evil.
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If you love pleasure you'll become poor; if you love wine and olive oil you won't ever be rich.
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The wicked pay the price and not the good; those who are deceitful and not those who live right.
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The wise hold on to their wealth and olive oil, but stupid people use up everything they have.
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If you pursue goodness and trustworthy love, you'll find life, prosperity, and honor.
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The wise can overcome a city belonging to strong warriors, and tear down the fortress they trusted t...
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If you watch what you say, you can save yourself a lot of trouble.
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A proud, conceited, mocker—that's the name of those who act with insolent arrogance.
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Some people only want more and more all the time, but the good give generously.
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The sacrifices given by the wicked are obnoxious, worse still when they're offered with evil motives...
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The lies of a false witness vanish away, but the words of a reliable witness will stand.
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The wicked act as bold as brass, but those who live right consider carefully what they're doing.
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Whatever wisdom, understanding, or guidance you may have is nothing before the Lord.
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You can get your horse ready for battle, but the victory is the Lord's.
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