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21:1 The {a} king's heart [is] in the hand of the LORD, [as] the rivers of water: he turneth it wherever he will.
(a) Though kings seem to have all things at commandment, they are not able to bring their own purposes to pass unless God has appointed: much less are the inferiors able.
21:1 The kings - He names kings not to exclude other men, but because they are more arbitrary and uncontrollable than others. As rivers - Which husband - men draw by little channels into the adjacent grounds as they please.
21:1 The believer, perceiving that the Lord rules every heart as he sees fit, like the husbandman who turns the water through his grounds as he pleases, seeks to have his own heart, and the hearts of others, directed in his faith, fear, and love. 2. We are partial in judging ourselves and our actions. 3. Many deceive themselves with a conceit that outward devotions will excuse unrighteousness. 4. Sin is the pride, the ambition, the glory, the joy, and the business of wicked men. 5. The really diligent employ foresight as well as labour. 6. While men seek wealth by unlawful practices, they seek death. 7. Injustice will return upon the sinner, and will destroy him here and for ever. 8. The way of mankind by nature is froward and strange.
Brooks Channels Desires Direction Directs Hand Hands Heart Inclineth King's Pleases Pleaseth Pleasure Rivers Rivulets Stream Streams Turned Turneth Turns Water Watercourse Watercourses Waters Wherever Whithersoever Wishes
Brooks Channels Desires Direction Directs Hand Hands Heart Inclineth King's Pleases Pleaseth Pleasure Rivers Rivulets Stream Streams Turned Turneth Turns Water Watercourse Watercourses Waters Wherever Whithersoever Wishes