Proverbs 21:1-3

Young's Literal Translation

21 Rivulets of waters [is] the heart of a king in the hand of Jehovah, Wherever He pleaseth He inclineth it.

²Every way of a man [is] right in his own eyes, And Jehovah is pondering hearts.

³To do righteousness and judgment, Is chosen of Jehovah rather than sacrifice.

Proverbs 21:1-3

New International Version

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

²A person may think their own ways are right,
but the Lord weighs the heart.^(B)

³To do what is right and just
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.^(C)

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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New International Version (NIV)