Proverbs 21:1 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“The king's heart {is} in the hand of the LORD, {as} the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.”

Proverbs 21:1

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The king's heart {is} in the hand of the LORD, {as} the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.

Every way of a man {is} right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.

To do justice and judgment {is} more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

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Proverbs 21:2

"Every way of a man {is} right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts."

Proverbs 21:3

"To do justice and judgment {is} more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice."

Proverbs 21:4

"An high look, and a proud heart, {and} the plowing of the wicked, {is} sin. {An...: Heb. Haughtiness of eyes} {the plowing: or, the light}"

Proverbs 21:5

"The thoughts of the diligent {tend} only to plenteousness; but of every one {that is} hasty only to want."

Proverbs 21:6

"The getting of treasures by a lying tongue {is} a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death."

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