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Proverbs 21:1
The Kings heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the riuers of waters: he turneth it whithersoeuer it pleaseth him.
Proverbs 21:1 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 21:1 in other translations
The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.
The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases.
The king’s heart is in the LORD’s hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires.
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In context
1 The Kings heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the riuers of waters: he turneth it whithersoeuer it pleaseth him.
2 Euery way of a man is right in his owne eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts.
3 To doe iustice and iudgement is more acceptable to the Lord then sacrifice.
4 A hautie looke, and a proude heart, which is the light of the wicked, is sinne.
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