King James Version
Read in contextThe king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.
All translations
Proverbs 21:1
5 of 5 translations contain this numbered verse.
World English Bible
Read in contextThe king's heart is in Yahweh's hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires.
American Standard Version
Read in contextThe king's heart is in the hand of Jehovah as the watercourses: He turneth it whithersoever he will.
Young's Literal Translation
Read in contextRivulets of waters `is' the heart of a king in the hand of Jehovah, Wherever He pleaseth He inclineth it.
Berean Standard Bible
Read in contextThe king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases.