Proverbs 16:2

Contemporary English Version 1995

We may think we know what is right, but the Lord is the judge of our motives.

Cross References

Proverbs 21:2

We may think we are doing the right thing, but the Lord always knows what is in our hearts.

1 Samuel 16:7

But the Lord told him, “Samuel, don't think Eliab is the one just because he's tall and handsome. He isn't the one I've chosen. People judge others by what they look like, but I judge people by what is in their hearts.”

Luke 16:15

But Jesus told them: You are always making yourselves look good, but God sees what is in your heart. The things that most people think are important are worthless as far as God is concerned.

Proverbs 30:12

others think they are perfect, but they are stained by sin.

Jeremiah 17:10

But I know your deeds and your thoughts, and I will make sure you get what you deserve.

Proverbs 24:12

Don't say, “I didn't know it!” God can read your mind. He watches each of us and knows our thoughts. And God will pay us back for what we do.

Psalm 36:2

They like themselves too much to hate their own sins or even to see them.

Proverbs 5:21

The Lord sees everything, and he watches us closely.

Proverbs 16:25

Sometimes what seems right is really a road to death.

Isaiah 26:7

Our Lord, you always do right, and you make the path smooth for those who obey you.

Revelation 2:23

I will even kill her followers. Then all the churches will see that I know everyone's thoughts and feelings. I will treat each of you as you deserve.

Revelation 2:18

This is what you must write to the angel of the church in Thyatira: I am the Son of God! My eyes are like flames of fire, and my feet are like bronze. Listen to what I say.

1 Samuel 2:3

I can tell those proud people, “Stop your boasting! Nothing is hidden from the Lord, and he judges what we do.”

Proverbs 12:15

Fools think they know what is best, but a sensible person listens to advice.

Numbers 22:32

The angel said, “You had no right to treat your donkey like that! I was the one who blocked your way, because I don't think you should go to Moab.

Judges 7:6

Three hundred men scooped up water in their hands and lapped it, and the rest knelt to get a drink.

Judges 17:6

This was before kings ruled Israel, so all the Israelites did whatever they thought was right.

Proverbs 17:3

Silver and gold are tested by flames of fire; our thoughts are tested by the Lord.