Proverbs 16:2

All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 16:2

BSB
All a man's ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD.
AKJV
All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weighs the spirits.
CPDV
All the ways of a man are open to his eyes; the Lord is the one who weighs spirits.
ERV
All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes: but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
NHEB
All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weighs the motives.
SMT
All the ways of man are clean in his eyes, and Jehovah tried the spirits.

Commentary for Proverbs 16:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 16:2
Summary
Humans misjudge themselves; God alone knows true hearts
Event
God's superior knowledge of human character
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom