Proverbs 16:2

2 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
2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
ESV
2 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the spirit.
NLT
2 People may be pure in their own eyes, but the LORD examines their motives.
MSG
2 Humans are satisfied with whatever looks good; God probes for what is good.
CSB
2 All a man's ways seem right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the motives.

Proverbs 16:2 In-Context

1 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.
4 The LORD works out everything to its proper end— even the wicked for a day of disaster.
5 The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.

Cross References 3

  • 1. S Proverbs 12:15; Proverbs 30:12
  • 2. S 1 Samuel 2:3
  • 3. S 2 Chronicles 6:30; Proverbs 20:27; Proverbs 21:2; Luke 16:15
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