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Proverbs 16:2

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¶ All the ways of a man [are] clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.

All the ways {H1870} of a man {H376} are clean {H2134} in his own eyes {H5869}; but the LORD {H3068} weigheth {H8505} the spirits {H7307}.

All a man's ways are pure in his own view, but ADONAI weighs the spirit.

All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD.

All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the spirits.

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Cross-References

  • Proverbs 21:2 (40 votes)

    ¶ Every way of a man [is] right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.

  • 1 Samuel 16:7 (29 votes)

    But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.

  • Luke 16:15 (24 votes)

    And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.

  • Proverbs 30:12 (22 votes)

    [There is] a generation [that are] pure in their own eyes, and [yet] is not washed from their filthiness.

  • Jeremiah 17:10 (16 votes)

    I the LORD search the heart, [I] try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, [and] according to the fruit of his doings.

  • Proverbs 24:12 (15 votes)

    If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider [it]? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth [not] he know [it]? and shall [not] he render to [every] man according to his works?

  • Psalms 36:2 (13 votes)

    For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful.