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Proverbs 21:2
Every way of a man seems right to himself, but the Lord is the tester of hearts.
Proverbs 21:2 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 21:2 in other translations
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.
All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart.
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the hearts.
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In context
1 The king's heart in the hands of the Lord is like the water streams, and by him it is turned in any direction at his pleasure.
2 Every way of a man seems right to himself, but the Lord is the tester of hearts.
3 To do what is right and true is more pleasing to the Lord than an offering.
4 A high look and a heart of pride, *** of the evil-doer is sin.
5 The purposes of the man of industry have their outcome only in wealth; but one who is over-quick in acting will only come to be in need.
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