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Proverbs 21:21
Proverbs 21:21
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Proverbs 21 — OverviewProverbs 21 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleMiscellaneous Maxims.Proverbs 21 — OverviewProverbs 21 · Little Bible — for children and parentsProverbs 21 is a gallery of contrasts between the way of wisdom and the way of folly. It opens with a stunning declaration: God holds the hearts of kings in His hand. It teaches that God sees through self-justification,…Proverbs 21:21Proverbs 21:21 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleSee here, 1. What it is to make religion our business; it is to follow
after righteousness and mercy, not to content ourselves with easy
performances, but to do our duty with the utmost care and pains, as
those…Proverbs 21:21Proverbs 21:21 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleHe that followeth after righteousness and mercy,.... Is eager, diligent, and fervent in his pursuit of these things: "after righteousness"; not a legal righteousness, such as the Jews followed after, but did not attain…Proverbs 21:21Proverbs 21:21 · Little Bible — for children and parentsThis is one of Proverbs' great positive promises. The person who actively pursues righteousness (right living before God) and mercy (covenant kindness to others) receives life, righteousness, and honour. These are not…