Proverbs 21:2 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 21:2

1 The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord,
Like the¹ rivers of water;
He turns it wherever He wishes.

2 ^aEvery way of a man is right in his own eyes,
^bBut the Lord weighs the hearts.

3 ^aTo do righteousness and justice
Is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.

4 ^aA haughty look, a proud heart,
And the¹ plowing of the wicked are sin.

5 ^aThe plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty,
But those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty.

6 ^aGetting treasures by a lying tongue
¹Is the fleeting fantasy of those who seek death.

Definitions of words in Proverbs 21:2:

His {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

In {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Man {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Man {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Right {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Way {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Lord {Easton's Bible Dictionary}