The Daily RootedHome StoriesGradesChurchesWhat's NewAbout
Bible:
Answer key (separate)‹ Back to chapter 21

Prints on letter paper in black and white. No answers are printed on the student sheet.

Proverbs 21 · Grade 5

The Heart in God's Hand

Name Date

Read and Think

Chapter 21 opens with an image of God's rule: The king's heart is in Yahweh's hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires. A farmer directs water through channels, and God directs even rulers. Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the hearts. God sees past our excuses.

True worship includes how we live. To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination. Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he will also cry out, but shall not be heard. He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.

No human plan can defeat God. There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against Yahweh. The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but victory is with Yahweh. Preparation is wise, but outcomes belong to God. In the New Testament, Paul writes, But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 15:57).

Show What You Know

  1. Whom does God direct like watercourses?

  2. What does God see past?

  3. What does true worship include?

  4. What can't defeat God?

  5. In the New Testament, who gives us the victory, according to Paul?

Crossword

31245

Across

  1. Whoever guards his mouth and his ____ keeps his soul from troubles
  2. but ____ is with Yahweh
  3. He who follows after righteousness and ____ finds life

Down

  1. Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the ____
  2. but Yahweh weighs the ____

Think About It

  1. Every way of a man is right in his own eyes. When have you made excuses for something you knew was wrong?

  2. Preparation is wise, but outcomes belong to God. How does this help when you are nervous about a big day or game?

Memory Verse

“He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.”

Proverbs 21:21 (WEB)

Copy It

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for victory that comes from You. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you do right and not just look good?
  • How can you follow kindness this week?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

Scripture: World English Bible, public domain, eBible.org. © 2026 The Daily Rooted. Free to print and copy for church and home use; not for resale. Original line art.