Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the LORD. New Living Translation People may be pure in their own eyes, but the LORD examines their motives. English Standard Version All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the spirit. Berean Standard Bible All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD. King James Bible All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. New King James Version All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the spirits. New American Standard Bible All the ways of a person are clean in his own sight, But the LORD examines the motives. NASB 1995 All the ways of a man are clean in his own sight, But the LORD weighs the motives. NASB 1977 All the ways of a man are clean in his own sight, But the LORD weighs the motives. Legacy Standard Bible All the ways of a man are pure in his own sight, But Yahweh weighs the motives. Amplified Bible All the ways of a man are clean and innocent in his own eyes [and he may see nothing wrong with his actions], But the LORD weighs and examines the motives and intents [of the heart and knows the truth]. Christian Standard Bible All a person’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs motives. Holman Christian Standard Bible All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD evaluates the motives. American Standard Version All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the spirits. Contemporary English Version We may think we know what is right, but the LORD is the judge of our motives. English Revised Version All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes: but the LORD weigheth the spirits. GOD'S WORD® Translation A person thinks all his ways are pure, but the LORD weighs motives. Good News Translation You may think everything you do is right, but the LORD judges your motives. International Standard Version Everything a person does seems pure in his own opinion, but the LORD weighs intentions. Majority Standard Bible All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD. NET Bible All a person's ways seem right in his own opinion, but the LORD evaluates the motives. New Heart English Bible All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weighs the motives. Webster's Bible Translation All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. World English Bible All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the motives. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAll the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, "" And YHWH is pondering the spirits. Young's Literal Translation All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, And Jehovah is pondering the spirits. Smith's Literal Translation All the ways of man are clean in his eyes, and Jehovah tried the spirits. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAll the ways of a man are open to his eyes: the Lord is the weigher of spirits. Catholic Public Domain Version All the ways of a man are open to his eyes; the Lord is the one who weighs spirits. New American Bible All one’s ways are pure in one’s own eyes, but the measurer of motives is the LORD. New Revised Standard Version All one’s ways may be pure in one’s own eyes, but the LORD weighs the spirit. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAll the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD directs his way. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated All the ways of a man are pure in the eyes of his soul and LORD JEHOVAH orders his path. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; But the LORD weigheth the spirits. Brenton Septuagint Translation All the works of the humble man are manifest with God; but the ungodly shall perish in an evil day. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Reply of the Tongue is from the LORD1The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD. 2All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD. 3Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.… Cross References Jeremiah 17:10 I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve. 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.” Proverbs 21:2 All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart. Psalm 139:23-24 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns. / See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the way everlasting. 1 Corinthians 4:4-5 My conscience is clear, but that does not vindicate me. It is the Lord who judges me. / Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God. Hebrews 4:12-13 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. / Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. Luke 16:15 So He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is prized among men is detestable before God. Romans 2:16 on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Christ Jesus, as proclaimed by my gospel. 1 John 3:20 Even if our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and He knows all things. Psalm 19:12 Who can discern his own errors? Cleanse me from my hidden faults. Proverbs 24:12 If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,” does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds? Matthew 6:1-4 “Be careful not to perform your righteous acts before men to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. / So when you give to the needy, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward. / But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, ... James 4:3 And when you do ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may squander it on your pleasures. Galatians 6:3-4 If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. / Each one should test his own work. Then he will have reason to boast in himself alone, and not in someone else. Job 31:6 let God weigh me with honest scales, that He may know my integrity. Treasury of Scripture All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weighs the spirits. the ways Proverbs 16:25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. Proverbs 21:2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts. Proverbs 30:12 There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness. but Proverbs 5:21 For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings. Proverbs 24:12 If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works? 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. Jump to Previous Clean Eyes Innocent Motives Pondering Pure Puts Scales Seem Sight Spirit Spirits Ways Weighed Weigheth WeighsJump to Next Clean Eyes Innocent Motives Pondering Pure Puts Scales Seem Sight Spirit Spirits Ways Weighed Weigheth WeighsProverbs 16 1. The Plans of the heartAll a man’s ways The phrase "all a man’s ways" refers to the entirety of a person's actions, decisions, and lifestyle. In Hebrew, the word for "ways" is "derek," which implies a path or journey. This suggests that every aspect of a person's life, including their choices and behaviors, is under consideration. Historically, the Israelites understood life as a journey with God, where every step should align with His will. This phrase reminds us that our entire life path is visible to God, and we should strive to walk in righteousness. are pure in his own eyes but his motives are weighed by the LORD Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Allכָּֽל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every a man’s אִ֭ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person ways דַּרְכֵי־ (dar·ḵê-) Noun - common plural construct Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action [are] pure זַ֣ךְ (zaḵ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2134: Pure, clean in his own eyes, בְּעֵינָ֑יו (bə·‘ê·nāw) Preposition | Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain but his motives רוּח֣וֹת (rū·ḥō·wṯ) Noun - common plural construct Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit are weighed וְתֹכֵ֖ן (wə·ṯō·ḵên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 8505: To balance, measure out, arrange, equalize, levelling by the LORD. יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH Links Proverbs 16:2 NIVProverbs 16:2 NLT Proverbs 16:2 ESV Proverbs 16:2 NASB Proverbs 16:2 KJV Proverbs 16:2 BibleApps.com Proverbs 16:2 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 16:2 Chinese Bible Proverbs 16:2 French Bible Proverbs 16:2 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 16:2 All the ways of a man (Prov. 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