Proverbs 21:2
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart.
In context
1 The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases.
2 All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart.
3 To do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice.
4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart— the guides of the wicked—are sin.
Proverbs 21:2 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart.
- KJV King James Version
- Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.
- WEB World English Bible
- Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the hearts.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the hearts.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Every way of a man [is] right in his own eyes, And Jehovah is pondering hearts.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; but Jehovah weigheth the hearts.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.