Verse
Proverbs 21:1 — The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water…
“The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.”
Narrated Bible, free · iPhone and Android · Meet the narrated Bible
Image to share
Save the image and send it to someone who needs to read this today.
Read it in context
The verses around Proverbs 21:1.
1The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.
2Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts.
3To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
Verse explanation
Compares a king’s heart to a stream of water that God can direct however He wants — even the greatest human power still lies under the influence of something greater.
From the Proverbs 21 study in Bible in Stories.
Proverbs 21:1 in other versions
The same verse in the 4 Bible versions we have on the site.
- KJV · King James
The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.
Read the chapter in this version → - ARC · Almeida 1911Português
Como ribeiros d'aguas, assim é o coração do rei na mão do Senhor; a tudo quanto quer o inclina.
Read the chapter in this version → - BLIVRE · Bíblia LivrePortuguês
[Como] ribeiros de águas é o coração do rei na mão do SENHOR, ele o conduz para onde quer.
Read the chapter in this version → - VBL · Versión Biblia LibreEspañol
El Señor dirige las decisiones del rey como si fuera una corriente de agua, enviándola en la dirección que él quiere.
Read the chapter in this version →
In other languages: Português (Provérbios 21:1) · Español (Proverbios 21:1)
Carry this word in your pocket
The complete Bible, narrated in audio, with video stories and a daily devotional. Free on iPhone and Android.
Download free