Proverbs 21

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1The king's heart in the hand of the LORD, the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.

2Every way of a man right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.

3To do justice and judgment more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

4An high look, and a proud heart, the plowing of the wicked, sin.

5The thoughts of the diligent only to plenteousness; but of every one hasty only to want.

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