Proverbs 21:1
The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, As the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.
In context
1 The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, As the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. 2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: But the LORD pondereth the hearts. 3 To do justice and judgment Is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. 4 An high look, and a proud heart, And the plowing of the wicked, is sin.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 21:1 in the NIV
In the Lord’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water that he channels toward all who please him.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 21:1 in the ESV
The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will.