Proverbs 21:2

Proverbs 21:2 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

2A person may think their own ways are right,

but the Lord weighs the heart.

2Every person’s way is right in his own eyes,

But the Lord examines the hearts.

2Every man’s way is right in his own eyes,

But the Lord weighs the hearts.

2Every man’s way is right in his own eyes,

But the Lord weighs and examines the hearts [of people and their motives]. [Prov 24:12; Luke 16:15]

2All a man’s ways seem right to him,

but the Lord weighs the heart.

2A person might think their own ways are right.

But the Lord knows what they are thinking.