The Bible Says Commentary on Proverbs 21

The king's heart is water in the LORD's hand, redirected wherever He wishes; this is comfort to those under unjust rulers and warning to kings.

A man's own way looks right to him, but the LORD applies a true measure to the heart he would prefer to evaluate himself.

Righteousness and justice in daily life are desired by the LORD more than the most lavish religious offering.

Haughty eyes and a proud heart make up the lamp by which the wicked man navigates, and that lamp is itself his sin.

The plans of the diligent advance steadily, while the plans of the hasty drive a man toward poverty.

Treasure gained by lying is vapor in cold air, and what looks like a pursuit of wealth is in fact the pursuit of death.