Proverbs 21:2

New Living Translation

People may be right in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their heart.

Cross References

Job 31:6

Let God weigh me on the scales of justice, for he knows my integrity.

Psalm 36:2

In their blind conceit, they cannot see how wicked they really are.

Proverbs 12:15

Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others.

Proverbs 16:2

People may be pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives.

Proverbs 16:25

There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.

Proverbs 17:3

Fire tests the purity of silver and gold, but the Lord tests the heart.

Proverbs 20:6

Many will say they are loyal friends, but who can find one who is truly reliable?

Proverbs 24:12

Don’t excuse yourself by saying, “Look, we didn’t know.” For God understands all hearts, and he sees you. He who guards your soul knows you knew. He will repay all people as their actions deserve.

Proverbs 30:12

They are pure in their own eyes, but they are filthy and unwashed.

Jeremiah 17:10

But I, the Lord, search all hearts and examine secret motives. I give all people their due rewards, according to what their actions deserve.”

Daniel 5:27

Tekel means ‘weighed’—you have been weighed on the balances and have not measured up.

Luke 16:15

Then he said to them, “You like to appear righteous in public, but God knows your hearts. What this world honors is detestable in the sight of God.

Galatians 6:3

If you think you are too important to help someone, you are only fooling yourself. You are not that important.

James 1:22

But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.

Revelation 2:23

I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches out the thoughts and intentions of every person. And I will give to each of you whatever you deserve.

1 Samuel 16:7

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”