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Proverbs 21:1 NIV

Proverbs 21:1

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1 In the LORD’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water that he channels toward all who please him.

Proverbs 21:1 NIV

Proverbs 20:30 Proverbs 21 Proverbs 21:2

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KJV

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

ESV

The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD; he turns it wherever he will.

NLT

The king’s heart is like a stream of water directed by the LORD ; he guides it wherever he pleases.

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