Proverbs 21:2
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the hearts.
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Referenced Verses
- Prov 16:2 : 2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but Yahweh weighs the motives.
- Prov 16:25 : 25 There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
- Luke 16:15 : 15 He said to them, "You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts. For that which is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God.
- Prov 24:12 : 12 If you say, "Behold, we didn't know this;" doesn't he who weighs the hearts consider it? He who keeps your soul, doesn't he know it? Shall he not render to every man according to his work?
- 1 Sam 16:7 : 7 But Yahweh said to Samuel, "Don't look on his face, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him: for [Yahweh sees] not as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but Yahweh looks at the heart."
- Prov 30:12 : 12 There is a generation that is pure in their own eyes, yet are not washed from their filthiness.
- Luke 18:11-12 : 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed to himself like this: 'God, I thank you, that I am not like the rest of men, extortioners, unrighteous, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. 12 I fast twice a week. I give tithes of all that I get.'
- Prov 20:6 : 6 Many men claim to be men of unfailing love, but who can find a faithful man?
- Jas 1:22 : 22 But be doers of the word, and not only hearers, deluding your own selves.
- Gal 6:3 : 3 For if a man thinks himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.
- Ps 36:2 : 2 For he flatters himself in his own eyes, too much to detect and hate his sin.
- Jer 17:10 : 10 I, Yahweh, search the mind, I try the heart, even to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his doings.
- John 2:24-25 : 24 But Jesus didn't trust himself to them, because he knew everyone, 25 and because he didn't need for anyone to testify concerning man; for he himself knew what was in man.
- Rev 2:23 : 23 I will kill her children with Death, and all the assemblies will know that I am he who searches the minds and hearts. I will give to each one of you according to your deeds.
Similar Verses (AI)
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- Prov 16:1-33 verses87%
1 The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh.
2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but Yahweh weighs the motives.
3 Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed.
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1 The king's heart is in Yahweh's hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires.
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21 For the ways of man are before the eyes of Yahweh. He examines all his paths.
- Prov 16:9-113 verses79%
9 A man's heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.
10 Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.
11 Honest balances and scales are Yahweh's; all the weights in the bag are his work.
- Jer 17:9-102 verses77%
9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and it is exceedingly corrupt: who can know it?
10 I, Yahweh, search the mind, I try the heart, even to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his doings.
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12 There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
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8 The way of the guilty is devious, but the conduct of the innocent is upright.
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3 To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice.
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25 In those days there was no king in Israel: every man did that which was right in his own eyes.
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15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
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21 There are many plans in a man's heart, but Yahweh's counsel will prevail.
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8 You shall not do after all the things that we do here this day, every man whatever is right in his own eyes;
- Prov 20:23-242 verses75%
23 Yahweh detests differing weights, and dishonest scales are not pleasing.
24 A man's steps are from Yahweh; how then can man understand his way?
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25 There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
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26 Many seek the ruler's favor, but a man's justice comes from Yahweh.
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3 The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against Yahweh.
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29 A wicked man hardens his face; but as for the upright, he establishes his ways.
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6 In those days there was no king in Israel: every man did that which was right in his own eyes.
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3 Yahweh's eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good.
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21 "For his eyes are on the ways of a man. He sees all his goings.
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23 Yahweh, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man who walks to direct his steps.
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17 I said in my heart, "God will judge the righteous and the wicked; for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work."
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9 Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous; their minds and hearts are searched by the righteous God.
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21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!
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7 for as he thinks about the cost, so he is. "Eat and drink!" he says to you, but his heart is not with you.
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3 The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but Yahweh tests the hearts.
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1 A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but accurate weights are his delight.
- Prov 20:10-112 verses71%
10 Differing weights and differing measures, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.
11 Even a child makes himself known by his doings, whether his work is pure, and whether it is right.
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15 he who fashions all of their hearts; and he considers all of their works.
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8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
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7 The way of the just is uprightness. You who are upright make the path of the righteous level.
- Prov 3:5-62 verses71%
5 Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
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20 Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to Yahweh, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.
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2 A wise man's heart is at his right hand, but a fool's heart at his left.
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5 The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
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1 For all this I laid to my heart, even to explore all this: that the righteous, and the wise, and their works, are in the hand of God; whether it is love or hatred, man doesn't know it; all is before them.
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9 He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
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27 The spirit of man is Yahweh's lamp, searching all his innermost parts.
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2 For he flatters himself in his own eyes, too much to detect and hate his sin.
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9 Then you will understand righteousness and justice, equity and every good path.
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2 He who walks in his uprightness fears Yahweh, but he who is perverse in his ways despises him.
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11 Yahweh knows the thoughts of man, that they are futile.