Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 21:2
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Berean Standard Bible
All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart.
King James Version
Every way of a man [is] right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.
World English Bible
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the hearts.
American Standard Version
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the hearts.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 21
1 The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases.
2 All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart.
3 To do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice.
4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart—the guides of the wicked—are sin.
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