Proverbs 21:2
Proverbs 21:2 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the heart.
Proverbs 21:2 The Message (MSG)
We justify our actions by appearances; GOD examines our motives.
Proverbs 21:2 King James Version (KJV)
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: But the LORD pondereth the hearts.
Proverbs 21:2 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Every man’s way is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the hearts.
Proverbs 21:2 New Century Version (NCV)
You may believe you are doing right, but the LORD judges your reasons.
Proverbs 21:2 American Standard Version (ASV)
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the hearts.
Proverbs 21:2 New International Version (NIV)
A person may think their own ways are right, but the LORD weighs the heart.
Proverbs 21:2 New King James Version (NKJV)
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the hearts.
Proverbs 21:2 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Every man’s way is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs and examines the hearts [of people and their motives]. [Prov 24:12; Luke 16:15]
Proverbs 21:2 New Living Translation (NLT)
People may be right in their own eyes, but the LORD examines their heart.