Proverbs 21:2
What does Proverbs 21:2 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 21:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the hearts.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the hearts.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Every way of a man seems right to himself, but the Lord is the tester of hearts.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Every way of a man <FI>is<Fi> right in his own eyes, And Jehovah is pondering hearts.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Every way of a man seemeth right to himself: but the Lord weigheth the hearts.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; but Jehovah weigheth the hearts.
Context
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?
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