箴言 21:1-2 RCUVTS

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 21:1

Note, 1. Even the hearts of men are in God's hand, and not only their goings, as he had said, Prov. 20:24. God can change men's minds, can, by a powerful insensible operation under their spirits, turn them from that which they seemed most intent upon, and incline them to that which they seemed most averse to, as the husbandman, by canals and gutters, turns the water through his grounds as he pleases, which does not alter the nature of the water, nor put any force upon it, any more than God's... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 21:2

Note, 1. We are all apt to be partial in judging of ourselves and our own actions, and to think too favourably of our own character, as if there was nothing amiss in it: Every way of a man, even his by-way, is right in his own eyes. The proud heart is very ingenious in putting a fair face upon a foul matter, and in making that appear right to itself which is far from being so, to stop the mouth of conscience. 2. We are sure that the judgment of God concerning us is according to truth. Whatever... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 21:1

The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water ,.... The heart of every king, and all that is in it, his thoughts, counsels, purposes, and designs; the hearts of bad kings, as Pharaoh, whom the Lord hardened and softened at pleasure; the antichristian kings, into whose hearts he put it to give their kingdoms to the beast, Revelation 17:17 ; the hearts of good kings, as David, Solomon, Cyrus, and others: and if the hearts of kings are in the hands of the Lord, which... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 21:2

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes ,.... This is repeated, from Proverbs 16:2 ; for the confirmation of it; and that it might be observed and taken notice of, and men be brought under a conviction of it; which is not easily done, it being what affects all men: every man is conceited of himself and his own way, and is not easily persuaded off of it; his sinful ways are agreeable to him promising him pleasure, profit, or honour; and his self-righteous ways suit with the vain... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 21:1

The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord - The Lord is the only ruler of princes. He alone can govern and direct their counsels. But there is an allusion here to the Eastern method of watering their lands. Several canals are dug from one stream; and by opening a particular sluice, the husbandman can direct a stream to whatever part he please: so the king's heart, wherever it turns; i.e., to whomsoever he is disposed to show favor. As the land is enriched with the streams employed in... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 21:2

The Lord pondereth the hearts - Every man feels strongly attached to his own opinions, modes of acting, etc.; and though he will not easily give up any thing to the judgment of a neighbor, whom he will naturally consider at least as fallible as himself, yet he should consider that the unerring eye of God is upon him; and he should endeavor to see that what he does is acceptable in the eye of his Maker and Judge. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 21:1

The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water. We are to think of the little channels used for irrigation. As these are altogether under the gardener's control, so the heart of the king, who might seem to have no superior, is directed by God. He turneth it whithersoever he will. By hidden influences and providential arrangements God disposes the monarch to order his government so as to carry out his designs, to spread around joy and plenty. The system of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 21:1

Human power and Divine direction The course of human affairs impresses, we might perhaps say oppresses, us with the thought— I. HOW MUCH POWER IS IN ONE MAN 'S HAND . We shall always have kings amongst us—of one kind or another. They may not bear that name; they may not occupy the precise social position indicated by the word; but there will always be men who will exercise such distinguished power and hold such eminent position that they will be "as kings," if they... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 21:1-3

The providence and government of God I. THE DIVINE CONTROL OF HUMAN PURPOSES . ( Proverbs 21:1 .) As the streams of water are led by canals and trenches through the land, that it may be refreshed and fructified, so are the thoughts and counsels of the ruler, if wise and true, a means of strength and blessing to the people. And all such wise counsels are of God. He forms and turns the purposes of the heart, as the potter with the clay. To Cyrus he says, "I have called thee by... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 21:2

This is similar to Proverbs 16:2 (where see note. Comp. also Proverbs 14:12 ; Proverbs 16:25 ; Proverbs 20:24 ). See here a warning against self-deception and that silly self-complacency which thinks its own ways the best. Septuagint, "Every man appears to himself righteous, but the Lord directs the hearts." read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 21:1

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 21:2

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 21:1

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 21:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 21:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 21:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 21:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 21:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 21:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 21:2

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