Devine Scripture

Proverbs 16:2

Proverbs chapter 16 · verse 2 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.1The plans of the heart belong to man; But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.

v.2This passage

v.3Commit thy works unto Jehovah, And thy purposes shall be established.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Luke 16:15

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

  • Psalms 36:2

    For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, That his iniquity will not be found out and be hated.

  • 1 Samuel 15:13

    And Samuel came to Saul; and Saul said unto him, Blessed be thou of Jehovah: I have performed the commandment of Jehovah.

  • Proverbs 5:21

    For the ways of man are before the eyes of Jehovah; And he maketh level all his paths.

  • 1 Samuel 16:7

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

  • Proverbs 24:12

    If thou sayest, Behold, we knew not this; Doth not he that weigheth the hearts consider it? And he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? And shall not he render to every man according to his work?