Proverbs 21:2 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 21:2 MSG (The Message)
We justify our actions by appearances; GOD examines our motives.
Proverbs 21:2 KJV (King James Version)
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: But the LORD pondereth the hearts.
Proverbs 21:2 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
Every man’s way is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the hearts.
Proverbs 21:2 NCV (New Century Version)
You may believe you are doing right, but the LORD judges your reasons.
Proverbs 21:2 ASV (American Standard Version)
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the hearts.
Proverbs 21:2 NIV (New International Version)
A person may think their own ways are right, but the LORD weighs the heart.
Proverbs 21:2 NKJV (New King James Version)
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the hearts.
Proverbs 21:2 AMP (Amplified Bible)
Every 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]
Proverbs 21:2 NLT (New Living Translation)
People may be right in their own eyes, but the LORD examines their heart.
Proverbs 21:2 TPT (The Passion Translation)
We may think we’re right all the time, but God thoroughly examines our motives.
Proverbs 21:2 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the heart.