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Proverbs 16:2
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Proverbs 16:2
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All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the LORD.
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Proverbs 16:2 in Other Translations
KJV
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All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
ESV
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All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the spirit.
NLT
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People may be pure in their own eyes, but the LORD examines their motives.
MSG
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Humans are satisfied with whatever looks good; God probes for what is good.
CSB
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All a man's ways seem right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the motives.
Proverbs 16:2 In-Context
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To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the proper answer of the tongue.
2
All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the LORD.
3
Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.
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The LORD works out everything to its proper end— even the wicked for a day of disaster.
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The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.
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Proverbs 12:15
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Proverbs 30:12
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1 Samuel 2:3
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2 Chronicles 6:30
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Proverbs 20:27
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Proverbs 21:2
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Luke 16:15
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