Book of Proverbs - Chapter 21

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

PROVERBS 21:1

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

PROVERBS 21:2

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

PROVERBS 21:3

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

PROVERBS 21:4

The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.

PROVERBS 21:5

The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.

PROVERBS 21:6

The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.

PROVERBS 21:7

The way of man is froward and strange but as for the pure, his work is right.

PROVERBS 21:8

It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.

PROVERBS 21:9

The soul of the wicked desireth evil his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.

PROVERBS 21:10

When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

PROVERBS 21:11

The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.

PROVERBS 21:12

Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

PROVERBS 21:13

A gift in secret pacifieth anger and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.

PROVERBS 21:14

It is joy to the just to do judgment but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

PROVERBS 21:15

The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.

PROVERBS 21:16

He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

PROVERBS 21:17

The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.

PROVERBS 21:18

It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.

PROVERBS 21:19

There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

PROVERBS 21:20

He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

PROVERBS 21:21

A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

PROVERBS 21:22

Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

PROVERBS 21:23

Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

PROVERBS 21:24

The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

PROVERBS 21:25

He coveteth greedily all the day long but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

PROVERBS 21:26

The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

PROVERBS 21:27

A false witness shall perish but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.

PROVERBS 21:28

A wicked man hardeneth his face but as for the upright, he directeth his way.

PROVERBS 21:29

There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

PROVERBS 21:30

The horse is prepared against the day of battle but safety is of the LORD.

PROVERBS 21:31

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Say, We believe in God and what was sent down to us, and what was sent down to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob and the Tribes, and what was given to Moses, Jesus and all the Prophets by their Lord
Quran 2:136

Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me
John 14:6

Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I
John 14:28

Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord
Deuteronomy 6:4

The Creator of the heavens and the earth. He has made for you mates from yourselves, and for the cattle (also) mates. By this means He creates you (in the wombs)
Quran 42:11

O people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians): Come to a word that is just between us and you, that we worship none but Allah, and that we associate no partners with Him, and that none of us shall take others as lords besides Allah
Quran 3:64

I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me
John 5:30

Indeed, We have revealed to you, (O Muhammad), as We revealed to Noah and the prophets after him. And we revealed to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, the Descendants, Jesus, Job, Jonah, Aaron, and Solomon, and to David We gave the book (of Psalms)
Quran 4:163

Blessed be He Who has placed in the heaven big stars, and has placed therein a great lamp (sun), and a moon giving light. And He it is Who has put the night and the day in succession
Quran 25:61

He (Jesus) Himself stood in their midst and said to them, Peace be to you
Luke 24:36

O My servants who have transgressed against themselves, do not despair of the mercy of God. Indeed, God forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful
Quran 39: 53

Indeed, man is in loss, except those who have faith and do righteous deeds, and advise one another to truth and patience
Quran 103:1-3

The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 12:29

Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God
John 20:17

And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
Matthew 27:46

Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.
John 13:16

Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind
Matthew 22:37

By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me.
John 5:30

Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.
John 5:19

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 7:21

Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me
Isaiah 49:9

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