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Proverbs 21:1
New International Version
Proverbs 21:1
New International Version
21 In the Lord’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water
that he channels toward all who please him.(A)
Proverbs 21:1
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 21:1
New American Standard Bible
On Life and Conduct
21 The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hand of the Lord;
He (A)turns it wherever He pleases.
Proverbs 21:1
Common English Bible
Proverbs 21:1
Common English Bible
21 The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hand of the Lord;
he directs it wherever he wants.
Proverbs 21:1
Contemporary English Version
Proverbs 21:1
Contemporary English Version
The Lord Is In Charge
21 (A) The Lord controls rulers,
just as he determines
the course of rivers.
New International Version (NIV) 
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