Proverbs 21:2
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: But the LORD pondereth the hearts.
In context
1 The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, As the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. 2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: But the LORD pondereth the hearts. 3 To do justice and judgment Is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. 4 An high look, and a proud heart, And the plowing of the wicked, is sin.
5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; But of every one that is hasty only to want.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 21:2 in the NIV
A person may think their own ways are right, but the Lord weighs the heart.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 21:2 in the ESV
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart.