Proverbs 16:2

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

Psalm 36:2

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

Proverbs 12:15

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

Proverbs 16:25

Sometimes what seems right is really a road to death.

Proverbs 17:3

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

Proverbs 21:2

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

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.

Proverbs 30:12

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

Proverbs 5:21

The LORD sees everything, and he watches us closely.

Isaiah 26:7

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

Jeremiah 17:10

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Judges 17:6

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

Judges 7:6

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

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.”

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.”