Proverbs 21:1 meaning and explanation
The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases.
Proverbs 21:1, Berean Standard Bible
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This proverb says that a king's decisions rest in the LORD's hand. In the ancient world a king held power over life and death, and a waterway or irrigation channel was something a farmer could redirect at will.
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