Proverbs 21

God weighs hearts, not self-justifications. Doing justice matters more to Him than religious ritual (compare Micah 6:8). Haste leads to poverty, and shutting your ears to the poor means your own cry will go unanswered. The righteous "give without restraint." The last verse holds effort and trust together: prepare the horse, and know the victory is God's.

"To do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice." (Proverbs 21:3)

"A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD." (Proverbs 21:31)