The basis in Tanach for this phenomenon is the pasuk in Mishlei (21:1), "Like streams of water is the heart of a king in the hand of Hashem, wherever He wishes, so He directs it."
| king's heart is like rivulets of water in the Lord's hand; wherever He wishes, He turns it. |
| Man's every way is straight in his own eyes, but the Lord counts the hearts. |
| Performing charity and justice is preferred by God to a sacrifice. |
| Haughty eyes and unlimited lust-the tillage of the wicked is sin. |
| The plans of a diligent man lead only to advantage, whereas every hasty one hurries only to want. |
| Gathering treasures with a lying tongue is like a driven vapor; they seek death. |
| The plunder of the wicked frightens them, for they have refused to perform justice. |
| A man's way is changeable and he is strange, but as for a pure one-his deed is right. |
| It is better to sit on the corner of a roof than with a quarrelsome wife and the house of a friend. |
| The soul of a wicked man desires evil; his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes. |
| When a scorner is punished, a fool gains wisdom, but when a wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge. |
| The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked, overthrowing the wicked to their ruin. |
| He who stops up his ear from the cry of a poor man-he, too, will cry out and not be answered. |
| A gift in secret will appease wrath, and a bribe in the pocket [will even appease] strong wrath. |
| It is a joy for a righteous man to do judgment, and a ruin for those who commit violence. |
| A man who strays from the way of understanding will rest in the congregation of the shades. |
| He who loves joy shall be a poor man; he who loves wine and oil shall not become rich. |
| A wicked man shall be ransom for a righteous man, and a treacherous one instead of the upright. |
| It is better to dwell in a desert land than [with] a quarrelsome and vexatious wife. |
| Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of the wise man, but man's foolishness will swallow it up. |
| He who pursues charity and kindness will find life, charity, and honor. |
| A wise man ascended to a city of mighty men and brought down the stronghold in which it trusts. |
| He who watches his mouth and his tongue guards his soul from troubles. |
| A malevolent, haughty man-scorner is his name; he acts with malevolent anger. |
| The desire of a lazy man will bring about his death, for his hands refuse to labor. |
| All day he covets greedily, but the righteous man gives and does not spare. |
| The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination, how much more if he brings it with plans of wickedness! |
| A false witness will perish, but an obedient man may speak forever. |
| A wicked man shows his brazenness in his anger, but an upright man-he will understand his way. |
| There is neither wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord. |
| A steed is prepared for a day of battle, but the victory is the Lord's. |
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