Proverbs 21:2

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Every person's way seems right in their own eyes, but the LORD evaluates the hearts.

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  • Prov 16:2 : 2 All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but the Lord weighs the spirit.
  • Prov 16:25 : 25 There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way of death.
  • Luke 16:15 : 15 Jesus said to them, "You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of others, but God knows your hearts. What people value highly is detestable in God’s sight."
  • Prov 24:12 : 12 If you say, 'We did not know about this,' won't the one who examines hearts perceive it? Won't the one who guards your soul know? He will repay everyone according to their deeds.
  • 1 Sam 16:7 : 7 But the LORD told Samuel, "Do not look at his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not see as man sees; man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."
  • Prov 30:12 : 12 There is a generation that is pure in its own eyes, yet it is not cleansed from its filth.
  • Luke 18:11-12 : 11 'The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed, 'God, I thank you that I am not like other people: robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector.' 12 'I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.'
  • Prov 20:6 : 6 Many claim to have steadfast love, but a faithful person who can find?
  • Jas 1:22 : 22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
  • Gal 6:3 : 3 For if anyone thinks they are something when they are nothing, they deceive themselves.
  • Ps 36:2 : 2 An oracle of transgression speaks to the wicked within his heart; there is no fear of God before his eyes.
  • Jer 17:10 : 10 I, the LORD, search the heart and test the mind, to give each person according to his ways, according to the fruit of his deeds.
  • John 2:24-25 : 24 But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew all people. 25 He did not need anyone to testify about mankind, for He Himself knew what was in each person.
  • Rev 2:23 : 23 I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches hearts and minds, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 16:1-3
    3 verses
    87%

    1To humans belong the plans of the heart, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

    2All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but the Lord weighs the spirit.

    3Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established.

  • Prov 21:1
    81%

    1The king's heart is like streams of water in the hand of the LORD; He directs it wherever He pleases.

  • Prov 5:21
    80%

    21For a man's ways are before the eyes of the Lord, and He examines all his paths.

  • Prov 16:9-11
    3 verses
    79%

    9The heart of a person plans their way, but the Lord establishes their steps.

    10A decision is on the lips of a king; his mouth does not betray justice.

    11Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord; all the weights in the bag are His making.

  • Jer 17:9-10
    2 verses
    77%

    9The heart is deceitful above all things and incurable—who can understand it?

    10I, the LORD, search the heart and test the mind, to give each person according to his ways, according to the fruit of his deeds.

  • Prov 14:12
    76%

    12There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end leads to death.

  • Prov 21:8
    76%

    8The way of the guilty is crooked, but the conduct of the pure is upright.

  • Prov 21:3
    76%

    3To do righteousness and justice is preferred by the LORD rather than sacrifice.

  • Judg 21:25
    76%

    25In those days, there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in their own eyes.

  • Prov 12:15
    76%

    15The way of a fool seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.

  • Prov 19:21
    76%

    21Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that will prevail.

  • Deut 12:8
    76%

    8You must not act as we are doing here today, where everyone does whatever seems right in their own eyes.

  • Prov 20:23-24
    2 verses
    75%

    23Differing weights are an abomination to the Lord, and deceitful scales are not good.

    24A person's steps are directed by the Lord; how then can anyone understand their own way?

  • Prov 16:25
    75%

    25There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way of death.

  • Prov 29:26
    74%

    26Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the LORD that a man receives justice.

  • Prov 19:3
    74%

    3A man’s foolishness twists his way, and his heart rages against the LORD.

  • Prov 21:29
    73%

    29A wicked man hardens his face, but an upright person considers their way.

  • Judg 17:6
    73%

    6In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes.

  • Prov 15:3
    73%

    3The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, watching both the wicked and the good.

  • Job 34:21
    73%

    21For His eyes are on the ways of a man, and He sees all his steps.

  • Jer 10:23
    72%

    23I know, Lord, that a person's way is not their own; it is not for them to direct their steps.

  • Eccl 3:17
    72%

    17I said in my heart, 'God will judge the righteous and the wicked, for there is a time for every matter and for every work.'

  • Ps 7:9
    72%

    9The Lord will judge the peoples. Vindicate me, O Lord, according to my righteousness and my integrity.

  • Isa 5:21
    72%

    21Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight!

  • Prov 23:7
    72%

    7For as he thinks within himself, so is he. He says to you, 'Eat and drink,' but his heart is not with you.

  • Prov 17:3
    71%

    3A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the Lord tests hearts.

  • Prov 11:1
    71%

    1Dishonest scales are detestable to the Lord, but a full and accurate weight is His delight.

  • Prov 20:10-11
    2 verses
    71%

    10Differing weights and differing measures—both are detestable to the Lord.

    11Even a young person is known by their actions—whether their conduct is pure and upright.

  • Ps 33:15
    71%

    15He forms the hearts of them all; He understands all their deeds.

  • Prov 12:8
    71%

    8A person is praised according to their insight, but one with a twisted mind is despised.

  • Isa 26:7
    71%

    7The path of the righteous is level; You, the Upright One, make the way of the righteous smooth.

  • Prov 3:5-6
    2 verses
    71%

    5Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.

    6In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

  • Prov 11:20
    71%

    20Those with twisted hearts are detestable to the Lord, but His delight is in those whose ways are blameless.

  • Eccl 10:2
    71%

    2A wise person's heart inclines him to the right, but a fool's heart inclines him to the left.

  • Prov 12:5
    70%

    5The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.

  • Eccl 9:1
    70%

    1So I reflected on all this and set my heart to examine it: that the righteous, the wise, and their deeds are in the hand of God. People do not know whether love or hatred awaits them; everything lies before them.

  • Prov 10:9
    70%

    9The one who walks in integrity walks securely, but the one who perverts his ways will be found out.

  • Prov 20:27
    70%

    27The spirit of a person is the lamp of the Lord, searching their inmost being.

  • Ps 36:2
    70%

    2An oracle of transgression speaks to the wicked within his heart; there is no fear of God before his eyes.

  • Prov 2:9
    70%

    9Then you will understand righteousness, justice, and integrity—the entire good path.

  • Prov 14:2
    70%

    2Whoever walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one whose ways are devious despises Him.

  • Ps 94:11
    70%

    11The LORD knows the thoughts of man; He knows they are but a breath.