Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 16:2
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Berean Standard Bible
All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD.
King James Version
All the ways of a man [are] clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
World English Bible
All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the motives.
American Standard Version
All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the spirits.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 16
1 The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.
2 All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD.
3 Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.
4 The LORD has made everything for His purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster.
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