Proverbs 21:1

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD like channels of water; he turns it wherever he wants.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 16:9 : 9 A person plans his course, but the LORD directs his steps.
  • Prov 20:24 : 24 The steps of a person are ordained by the LORD– so how can anyone understand his own way?
  • Ezra 6:22 : 22 They observed the Feast of Unleavened Bread for seven days with joy, for the LORD had given them joy and had changed the opinion of the king of Assyria toward them, so that he assisted them in the work on the temple of God, the God of Israel.
  • Acts 7:10 : 10 and rescued him from all his troubles, and granted him favor and wisdom in the presence of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who made him ruler over Egypt and over all his household.
  • Dan 4:35 : 35 All the inhabitants of the earth are regarded as nothing. He does as he wishes with the army of heaven and with those who inhabit the earth. No one slaps his hand and says to him,‘What have you done?’
  • Ps 106:46 : 46 He caused all their conquerors to have pity on them.
  • Prov 16:1 : 1 The intentions of the heart belong to a man, but the answer of the tongue comes from the LORD.
  • Ezra 7:27-28 : 27 Blessed be the LORD God of our fathers, who so moved in the heart of the king to so honor the temple of the LORD which is in Jerusalem! 28 He has also conferred his favor on me before the king, his advisers, and all the influential leaders of the king. I gained strength as the hand of the LORD my God was on me, and I gathered leaders from Israel to go up with me.
  • Neh 1:11 : 11 Please, Lord, listen attentively to the prayer of your servant and to the prayer of your servants who take pleasure in showing respect to your name. Grant your servant success today and show compassion to me in the presence of this man.” Now I was cupbearer for the king.
  • Ps 105:25 : 25 He caused them to hate his people, and to mistreat his servants.
  • Neh 2:4 : 4 The king responded,“What is it you are seeking?” Then I quickly prayed to the God of heaven
  • Ps 74:15 : 15 You broke open the spring and the stream; you dried up perpetually flowing rivers.
  • Ps 93:4 : 4 Above the sound of the surging water, and the mighty waves of the sea, the LORD sits enthroned in majesty.
  • Isa 44:27 : 27 who says to the deep sea,‘Be dry! I will dry up your sea currents,’

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 21:2
    81%

    2All of a person’s ways seem right in his own opinion, but the LORD evaluates his thoughts.

  • Prov 16:9-10
    2 verses
    77%

    9A person plans his course, but the LORD directs his steps.

    10The divine verdict is in the words of the king, his pronouncements must not act treacherously against justice.

  • Eccl 8:3-4
    2 verses
    75%

    3Do not rush out of the king’s presence in haste– do not delay when the matter is unpleasant, for he can do whatever he pleases.

    4Surely the king’s authority is absolute; no one can say to him,“What are you doing?”

  • Prov 16:1-3
    3 verses
    74%

    1The intentions of the heart belong to a man, but the answer of the tongue comes from the LORD.

    2All a person’s ways seem right in his own opinion, but the LORD evaluates the motives.

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

  • Prov 19:21
    74%

    21There are many plans in a person’s mind, but it is the counsel of the LORD which will stand.

  • Job 37:12-13
    2 verses
    74%

    12The clouds go round in circles, wheeling about according to his plans, to carry out all that he commands them over the face of the whole inhabited world.

    13Whether it is for punishment, or for his land, or for mercy, he causes it to find its mark.

  • Ps 33:15
    73%

    15He is the one who forms every human heart, and takes note of all their actions.

  • Job 23:13
    72%

    13But he is unchangeable, and who can change him? Whatever he has desired, he does.

  • Prov 16:33
    72%

    33The dice are thrown into the lap, but their every decision is from the LORD.

  • Jer 17:9-10
    2 verses
    72%

    9The human mind is more deceitful than anything else. It is incurably bad. Who can understand it?

    10I, the LORD, probe into people’s minds. I examine people’s hearts. I deal with each person according to how he has behaved. I give them what they deserve based on what they have done.

  • Ps 22:28
    71%

    28For the LORD is king and rules over the nations.

  • Ps 21:7
    71%

    7For the king trusts in the LORD, and because of the Most High’s faithfulness he is not shaken.

  • Ps 135:6
    71%

    6He does whatever he pleases in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all the ocean depths.

  • Prov 17:3
    71%

    3The crucible is for refining silver and the furnace is for gold, likewise the LORD tests hearts.

  • Prov 20:24
    71%

    24The steps of a person are ordained by the LORD– so how can anyone understand his own way?

  • 2 Chr 30:12
    71%

    12In Judah God moved the people to unite and carry out the edict of the king and the officers in keeping with the LORD’s message.

  • Prov 29:26
    71%

    26Many people seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that one receives justice.

  • Prov 25:3
    71%

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

  • Prov 5:21
    70%

    21For the ways of a person are in front of the LORD’s eyes, and the LORD weighs all that person’s paths.

  • Job 12:24
    70%

    24He deprives the leaders of the earth of their understanding; he makes them wander in a trackless desert waste.

  • 1 Chr 29:12
    70%

    12You are the source of wealth and honor; you rule over all. You possess strength and might to magnify and give strength to all.

  • Job 12:15
    70%

    15If he holds back the waters, then they dry up; if he releases them, they destroy the land.

  • Prov 21:29-30
    2 verses
    70%

    29A wicked person has put on a bold face, but as for the upright, he establishes his ways.

    30There is no wisdom and there is no understanding, and there is no counsel against the LORD.

  • Dan 2:21
    70%

    21He changes times and seasons, deposing some kings and establishing others. He gives wisdom to the wise; he imparts knowledge to those with understanding;

  • Ps 107:33
    70%

    33He turned streams into a desert, springs of water into arid land,

  • Ps 75:7-8
    2 verses
    70%

    7For God is the judge! He brings one down and exalts another.

    8For the LORD holds in his hand a cup full of foaming wine mixed with spices, and pours it out. Surely all the wicked of the earth will slurp it up and drink it to its very last drop.”

  • Ps 33:11
    70%

    11The LORD’s decisions stand forever; his plans abide throughout the ages.

  • Eccl 9:1
    70%

    1Everyone Will Die So I reflected on all this, attempting to clear it all up. I concluded that the righteous and the wise, as well as their works, are in the hand of God; whether a person will be loved or hated– no one knows what lies ahead.

  • Prov 20:5
    70%

    5Counsel in a person’s heart is like deep water, but an understanding person draws it out.

  • Prov 15:3
    70%

    3The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on those who are evil and those who are good.

  • Prov 19:3
    69%

    3A person’s folly subverts his way, and his heart rages against the LORD.

  • Jas 3:4
    69%

    4Look at ships too: Though they are so large and driven by harsh winds, they are steered by a tiny rudder wherever the pilot’s inclination directs.

  • Prov 16:14-15
    2 verses
    69%

    14A king’s wrath is like a messenger of death, but a wise person appeases it.

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

  • Dan 4:35
    69%

    35All the inhabitants of the earth are regarded as nothing. He does as he wishes with the army of heaven and with those who inhabit the earth. No one slaps his hand and says to him,‘What have you done?’

  • Jer 4:9
    69%

    9“When this happens,” says the LORD,“the king and his officials will lose their courage. The priests will be struck with horror, and the prophets will be speechless in astonishment.”

  • Ps 21:1
    69%

    1For the music director; a psalm of David. O LORD, the king rejoices in the strength you give; he takes great delight in the deliverance you provide.

  • Jer 10:23
    69%

    23LORD, we know that people do not control their own destiny. It is not in their power to determine what will happen to them.

  • Isa 32:1
    69%

    1Justice and Wisdom Will Prevail Look, a king will promote fairness; officials will promote justice.

  • Ps 37:23
    69%

    23The LORD grants success to the one whose behavior he finds commendable.

  • Job 34:21
    69%

    21For his eyes are on the ways of an individual, he observes all a person’s steps.

  • Ps 7:9
    68%

    9May the evil deeds of the wicked come to an end! But make the innocent secure, O righteous God, you who examine inner thoughts and motives!