The King's Heart Is in the Hand of Jehovah — Proverbs 21:8–15
PROV 21:8
The way of him that is laden with guilt is exceeding crooked; But as for the pure, his work is right.
PROV 21:9
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than with a contentious woman in a wide house.
PROV 21:10
The soul of the wicked desireth evil: His neighbor findeth no favor in his eyes.
PROV 21:11
When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
PROV 21:12
The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked, How the wicked are overthrown to their ruin.
PROV 21:13
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, He also shall cry, but shall not be heard.
PROV 21:14
A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.
PROV 21:15
It is joy to the righteous to do justice; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.