Proverbs 21

Treated in 6 passages across the library.

The verses these writers stop at

  • 21:5 The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; But every one that is hasty [hasteth] only to want. 2
  • 21:13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, He also shall cry, but shall not be heard. 1
  • 21:16 The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding Shall rest in the assembly of the dead. 1
  • 21:26 There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; But the righteous giveth and withholdeth not. 1
  • 21:31 The horse is prepared against the day of battle; But victory is of Jehovah. 1

American Standard Version

Where it is preached

  1. Rise Up, Men of God · Ochorus Originals

    By the Sweat of Your Brow cites Proverbs 21:5

    …h a plan. "The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty" (Proverbs 21:5). Have a budget. Know what comes in and what goes out. Save something, even a little. "In…

  2. Rise Up, Men of God · Ochorus Originals

    Vision and Stewardship cites Proverbs 21:5

    …rbs says, "The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty" (Proverbs 21:5). Have a household budget. Set aside for your children's school fees. Give to your local …

  3. The Ten Commandments · Thomas Watson

    2.6 The Sixth Commandment cites Prov 21: 13

    …peth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.’ Prov 21: 13. ‘He shall have judgement without mercy, that has shewed no mercy.’ James 2: 13. Dives de…

  4. The Pilgrim's Progress · John Bunyan

    The Eighth Stage cites Prov. 21:16

    … wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.” Prov. 21:16. Then Christian and Hopeful looked upon one another, with tears gushing out, but yet said…

  5. A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections · Jonathan Edwards

    VIII. Truly gracious affections differ from those affections that are false and delusive, in that they tend to, and are attended with the lamblike, dovelike spirit and temper of Jesus Christ cites Prov. 21:26

    …oad, and given to the poor." Prov. 14:31, "He that honoreth God, hath mercy on the poor." Prov. 21:26, "The righteous giveth, and spareth not." Jer. 22:16, "He judged the cause of the poor an…

  6. Watchman Nee · Watchman Nee

    Faith, Prayer, and the Life of Dependence cites Proverbs 21:31

    …ns servant. “The horse is prepared against the day of battle; but victory is of Jehovah” (Proverbs 21:31, ASV). Prepare the horse. Trust Jehovah. Prayer, Faith, and the Refusal to Manipulate God…