Proverbs Chapter 21
Proverbs Chapter 21.
5. The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but every one who is hasty comes only to want.
6. The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a snare of death.
9. It is better to live in a corner of the housetop than in a house shared with a contentious woman. 17. He who loves pleasure will be a poor man; he who loves wine and oil will not be rich.
19. It is better to live in a desert land than with a contentious and fretful woman.
20. Precious treasure remains in a wise man’s dwelling, but a foolish man devours it.
21. He who pursues righteousness and kindness will find life and honor.
23. He who keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.
25. The desire of the sluggard kills him for his hands refuse to labor.
These verses are taken from BibleLookup.com using the RSV version. Verse 5 of Proverbs 21 is particularly interesting. It says the plans of the diligent surely lead to abundance which is so true today. God has destined us to work with our hands and not to be slothful after Adam’s fall. Verse 17 also strikes out to me. He who loves pleasure will be poor and one who is frivolous and enjoys the good things in live but do not continue to work will surely come to poverty. All the money will be spent.
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