Proverbs 21:2
All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart.
BSB
ASV
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the hearts.
KJV
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts.
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Jeremiah 17:10I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve.
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But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the…
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And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.
O LORD of Hosts, who judges righteously, who examines the heart and mind, let me see Your vengeance upon them, for to You I have committed my cause.
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.
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Luke 16:15So He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is prized among men is detestable before God.
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I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve.
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Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each…
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Proverbs 16:2All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD.
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So He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is prized among men is detestable before God.