Proverbs 21:2
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 21
“Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.”Proverbs 21:2
What Does Proverbs 21:2 Mean?
Proverbs 21:2 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 21, verse 2 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 21:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 16:2“All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.”Luke 16:15“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.”Proverbs 16:25“There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.”Jeremiah 17:10“I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.”Proverbs 30:12“There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.”1 Samuel 16:7“But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.”Proverbs 24:12“If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?”James 1:22“But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.”Psalms 36:2“For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful.”Luke 18:11“The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.”2 Corinthians 10:18“For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.”Galatians 6:3“For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.”Proverbs 20:6“Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?”John 2:24“But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men,”Revelation 2:23“And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.”Matthew 18:35“So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.”1 Corinthians 4:4“For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord.”Proverbs 12:15“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.”Deuteronomy 12:8“Ye shall not do after all the things that we do here this day, every man whatsoever is right in his own eyes.”1 Chronicles 29:17“I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.”
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