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Proverbs 21:1 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Proverbs 21:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 21 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Proverbs on the King and Righteousness
“The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.”
Proverbs 21:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Proverbs 21:1
This proverb asserts God's sovereignty over human rulers: 'The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.' Even the king—possessing supreme human authority—has his heart controlled by God. The metaphor of irrigation channels is instructive: as farmers direct water flow through channels for crop irrigation, so God directs kings' hearts toward His purposes. This doesn't negate human will but affirms divine sovereignty over it. God accomplishes His purposes even through rulers' decisions, whether those rulers acknowledge Him or not. This ...
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Cross-References for Proverbs 21:1
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“but Yahweh directs his steps.”
“and had turned the heart of the king of Assyria to them”
“Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?”
“and gave him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh”
“but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh.”
“and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand”
“the God of our fathers”
“He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them captives.”
“I will do a new thing. It springs forth now. Don't you know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness”
“For what do you make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven.”