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Proverbs 21:1

American Standard Version

The king’s heart is in the hand of Jehovah as the watercourses: He turneth it whithersoever he will.

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Proverbs 21:1 in other translations

The king’s heart is in Yahweh’s hand like the watercourses.
He turns it wherever he desires.

Proverbs 21:1 · World English Bible

Proverbs 21:1 in context

  1. 1The king’s heart is in the hand of Jehovah as the watercourses: He turneth it whithersoever he will.
  2. 2Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the hearts.
  3. 3To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice.