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21 The heart of the king is like rivers of water in the hand of the Lord. He turns it where He wishes.

Every man’s way is right in his own eyes, but the Lord knows the hearts.

To do what is right and good and fair is more pleasing to the Lord than gifts given on the altar in worship.

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21 In the Lord’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water
    that he channels toward all who please him.(A)

A person may think their own ways are right,
    but the Lord weighs the heart.(B)

To do what is right and just
    is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.(C)

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