Devine Scripture

Proverbs 21:2

Proverbs chapter 21 · verse 2 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the hearts.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the hearts.

Context

v.1The king’s heart is in the hand of Jehovah as the watercourses: He turneth it whithersoever he will.

v.2This passage

v.3To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice.

Cross references

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

  • Galatians 6:3

    For if a man thinketh himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

  • Proverbs 30:12

    There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, Andyetare not washed from their filthiness.

  • Jeremiah 17:10

    I, Jehovah, search the mind, I try the heart, even to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his doings.

  • Proverbs 20:6

    Most men will proclaim every one his own kindness; But a faithful man who can find?

  • Revelation 2:23

    And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he that searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto each one of you according to your works.

  • 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?