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Proverbs 21:2 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Proverbs 21:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 21 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.”
Proverbs 21:2 (KJV)
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Commentary on Proverbs 21:2
This repeats 16:2's warning against self-deception. Human self-justification is unreliable—only God's evaluation matters. The heart's weighing reveals motives hidden from external observers and even from ourselves. We need divine illumination to see ourselves truly.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 21:2
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“All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.”
“but in the end it leads to death.”
“You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts. For that which is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God.,And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.,,,,,,,,”
“Yahweh”
“Don't look on his face, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him: for [Yahweh sees] not as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but Yahweh looks at the heart.”
“yet are not washed from their filthiness.”
“Behold, we didn't know this; doesn't he who weighs the hearts consider it? He who keeps your soul”
“and not only hearers”
“too much to detect and hate his sin.”
“I thank you”