Proverbs 21:1

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The king's heart is like streams of water in the hand of the LORD; He directs it wherever He pleases.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 16:9 : 9 The heart of a person plans their way, but the Lord establishes their steps.
  • Prov 20:24 : 24 A person's steps are directed by the Lord; how then can anyone understand their own way?
  • Ezra 6:22 : 22 They celebrated the Feast of Unleavened Bread for seven days with joy, because the LORD had filled them with joy by changing the attitude of the king of Assyria toward them, so that he supported them in the work on the house of God, the God of Israel.
  • Acts 7:10 : 10 God rescued him from all his troubles, and He granted him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who made him ruler over Egypt and all his household.
  • Ps 106:46 : 46 He caused them to be treated with compassion by all who held them captive.
  • Prov 16:1 : 1 To humans belong the plans of the heart, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
  • Ezra 7:27-28 : 27 Blessed be the Lord, the God of our ancestors, who put such a thing as this into the heart of the king, to beautify the house of the Lord in Jerusalem. 28 And who has shown favor to me before the king, his counselors, and all his powerful officials. I was strengthened because the hand of the Lord my God was upon me, and I gathered leaders from Israel to go up with me.
  • Neh 1:11 : 11 O Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of your servant and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering your name. Grant success to your servant today and show him mercy in the presence of this man. I was the cupbearer to the king.
  • Ps 105:25 : 25 He turned their hearts to hate his people, to deal craftily with his servants.
  • Neh 2:4 : 4 The king said to me, "What is it you want?" Then I prayed to the God of heaven,
  • Ps 74:15 : 15 You opened up springs and streams; You dried up ever-flowing rivers.
  • Ps 93:4 : 4 More than the sounds of many waters, mightier than the breakers of the sea, the LORD on high is mighty.
  • Isa 44:27 : 27 I say to the deep waters, 'Be dry,' and I will dry up your rivers.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 21:2
    81%

    2Every person's way seems right in their own eyes, but the LORD evaluates the hearts.

  • Prov 16:9-10
    2 verses
    77%

    9The heart of a person plans their way, but the Lord establishes their steps.

    10A decision is on the lips of a king; his mouth does not betray justice.

  • Eccl 8:3-4
    2 verses
    75%

    3Do not be quick to leave the king’s presence, and do not insist on an evil matter, for the king will do whatever he pleases.

    4Since the king’s word has authority, who can question him, saying, 'What are you doing?'

  • Prov 16:1-3
    3 verses
    74%

    1To humans belong the plans of the heart, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

    2All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but the Lord weighs the spirit.

    3Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established.

  • Prov 19:21
    74%

    21Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that will prevail.

  • Job 37:12-13
    2 verses
    74%

    12They turn and shift by His guidance, to carry out all that He commands across the surface of the earth.

    13Whether for correction, or for His land, or for His mercy, He causes it to happen.

  • Ps 33:15
    73%

    15He forms the hearts of them all; He understands all their deeds.

  • Job 23:13
    72%

    13But he is unchangeable; who can turn him back? He does what he desires.

  • Prov 16:33
    72%

    33The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.

  • Jer 17:9-10
    2 verses
    72%

    9The heart is deceitful above all things and incurable—who can understand it?

    10I, the LORD, search the heart and test the mind, to give each person according to his ways, according to the fruit of his deeds.

  • Ps 22:28
    71%

    28All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD, and all the families of the nations will bow down before you,

  • Ps 21:7
    71%

    7For You make him a blessing forever; You gladden him with the joy of Your presence.

  • Ps 135:6
    71%

    6The LORD does whatever pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and all the depths.

  • Prov 17:3
    71%

    3A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the Lord tests hearts.

  • Prov 20:24
    71%

    24A person's steps are directed by the Lord; how then can anyone understand their own way?

  • 2 Chr 30:12
    71%

    12In Judah also, the hand of God was at work to give them one heart to obey the command of the king and the officials, in accordance with the word of the LORD.

  • Prov 29:26
    71%

    26Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the LORD that a man receives justice.

  • Prov 25:3
    71%

    3As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.

  • Prov 5:21
    70%

    21For a man's ways are before the eyes of the Lord, and He examines all his paths.

  • Job 12:24
    70%

    24He removes the understanding of the leaders of the earth's people and makes them wander in a pathless wasteland.

  • 1 Chr 29:12
    70%

    12Wealth and honor come from you, and you rule over everything. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all.

  • Job 12:15
    70%

    15"If He holds back the waters, they dry up; if He sends them out, they overwhelm the earth."

  • Prov 21:29-30
    2 verses
    70%

    29A wicked man hardens his face, but an upright person considers their way.

    30There is no wisdom, no understanding, and no counsel that can stand against the LORD.

  • Dan 2:21
    70%

    21He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding.

  • Ps 107:33
    70%

    33He turns rivers into a desert, springs of water into parched ground,

  • Ps 75:7-8
    2 verses
    70%

    7For exaltation does not come from the east, the west, or the wilderness.

    8For God is the judge; he brings one down and lifts another up.

  • Ps 33:11
    70%

    11The Lord’s counsel stands forever, the plans of His heart from generation to generation.

  • Eccl 9:1
    70%

    1So I reflected on all this and set my heart to examine it: that the righteous, the wise, and their deeds are in the hand of God. People do not know whether love or hatred awaits them; everything lies before them.

  • Prov 20:5
    70%

    5The purposes of a person's heart are deep waters, but a person of understanding draws them out.

  • Prov 15:3
    70%

    3The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, watching both the wicked and the good.

  • Prov 19:3
    69%

    3A man’s foolishness twists his way, and his heart rages against the LORD.

  • Jas 3:4
    69%

    4Look also at the ships: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the pilot desires.

  • Prov 16:14-15
    2 verses
    69%

    14A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but the wise will appease it.

    15In the light of a king’s face there is life, and his favor is like a cloud bringing spring rain.

  • Jer 4:9
    69%

    9On that day, declares the LORD, the heart of the king and the officials will fail; the priests will be horrified, and the prophets will be astonished.

  • Ps 21:1
    69%

    1To the chief musician, a psalm of David.

  • Jer 10:23
    69%

    23I know, Lord, that a person's way is not their own; it is not for them to direct their steps.

  • Isa 32:1
    69%

    1Indeed, a king will reign in righteousness, and rulers will govern with justice.

  • Ps 37:23
    69%

    23The steps of a man are established by the LORD, and He delights in his way.

  • Job 34:21
    69%

    21For His eyes are on the ways of a man, and He sees all his steps.

  • Ps 7:9
    68%

    9The Lord will judge the peoples. Vindicate me, O Lord, according to my righteousness and my integrity.