Proverbs 16:2
All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord.
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.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 16:2 in the KJV
All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; But the LORD weigheth the spirits.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 16:2 in the ESV
All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirit.