Proverbs 21:2

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

Job 31:6

and I beg God to prove my innocence.

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 16:2

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

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 20:6

There are many who say, “You can trust me!” But can they be trusted?

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.

Jeremiah 17:10

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

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.

Galatians 6:3

If you think you are better than others, when you really aren't, you are wrong.

James 1:22

Obey God's message! Don't fool yourselves by just listening to it.

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.

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.”