Verse of the Day

　　

Proverbs 21:2

All a man's ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart.

　　

Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.

English Standard Version

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the heart.

The Message

We justify our actions by appearances; God examines our motives.

New King James Version

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs the hearts.

New Living Translation

People may think they are doing what is right, but the LORD examines the heart.

　　

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on Proverbs 21:2

(Read Proverbs 21:2)

　　We are partial in judging ourselves and our actions.

　　

Proverbs 21:2 In-Context

1 In the Lord's hand the king's heart is a stream of water that he channels toward all who please him.

　　2 A person may think their own ways are right, but the Lord weighs the heart.

　　3 To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.

　　4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart- the unplowed field of the wicked-produce sin.

　　5 The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.