Proverbs 16:2

The Passion Translation

We are all in love with our own opinions, convinced they’re correct. But the Lord is in the midst of us, testing and probing our every motive.

Cross References

Proverbs 21:2

We may think we’re right all the time, but God thoroughly examines our motives.

Luke 16:15

so Jesus addressed them directly. “You always want to look spiritual in the eyes of others, but you have forgotten the eyes of God, which see what is inside you. The very things that you approve of and applaud are the things God despises.

Proverbs 30:12

There is a generation rising that considers themselves to be pure in their own eyes, yet they are morally filthy, unwashed, and unclean.

Jeremiah 17:10

“I, Yahweh, probe the heart, and I thoroughly test the inner being to give to all people what they deserve according to their ways and based on their deeds.”

Proverbs 24:12

And why would you say, “But it’s none of my business”? The one who knows you completely and judges your every motive is also the keeper of souls—and not just yours! He sees through your excuses and holds you responsible for failing to help those whose lives are threatened.

Psalm 36:2

See how they flatter themselves, unable to detect and detest their sins. They are crooked and conceited, convinced they can get away with anything.

Proverbs 5:21

For God sees everything you do and his eyes are wide open as he observes every single habit you have.

Proverbs 16:25

Before every person there is a path that seems like the right one to take, but it leads straight to hell!

Daniel 5:27

“Teqel: God has weighed you in the balance, and you have been found lacking.

Isaiah 26:7

The path of the righteous is smooth and level; God, the Just One, you make a clear path for them.

Revelation 2:23

And I will strike down her followers with a deadly plague. Then all the congregations will realize that I am the one who thoroughly searches the most secret thought and the innermost being. I will give to each one what their works deserve.

Revelation 2:18

Write the following to the messenger of the congregation in Thyatira. For these are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are blazing fire and whose feet are like burnished brass:

Proverbs 12:15

A fool is in love with his own opinion, but wisdom means being teachable.

Judges 7:6

Of the ten thousand men, only three hundred lapped water from their cupped hands; all the others knelt to drink.

Judges 17:6

In those days, Israel had no king. People did whatever they wanted to do.

Proverbs 17:3

In the same way that gold and silver are refined by fire, the Lord purifies your heart by the tests and trials of life.