Proverbs 21

Proverbs 21: Proverbs of Solomon (Cont.).

In the Lord's hand the king's heart is a stream of water that he channels toward all who please him. A person may think their own ways are right, but the Lord weighs the heart. The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty. Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife. Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor will also cry out and not be answered. There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord. 

The Lord holds the heart of kings and changes them as He pleases, how much more can He change the hearts of "ordinary" men? We do not fool God with our ways because He looks at our heart. God's will is for us to live righteous lives and be diligent in our plans. God desires us to be at peace with one another, forgiving offenses, and avoiding quarrels. We like to believe we are perfect, but we make mistakes too. God's will is for us to take care of the poor.