Proverbs 21:2
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts.
*Euery way of a man is right in his owne eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceChap. 16.2.
Narration uses the Pure Cambridge Edition.
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- Proverbs 16:2Rank 1 from verse 2
- Proverbs 16:25Rank 2 from verse 2
- Luke 16:15Rank 3 from verse 2
15And 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.
15And he said vnto them, Ye are they which iustifie your selues before men, but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed amongst men, is abomination in the sight of God.
- Jeremiah 17:10Rank 4 from verse 2
- Proverbs 30:12Rank 5 from verse 2
- 1 Samuel 16:7Rank 6 from verse 2
7But 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.
7But the LORD said vnto Samuel, Looke not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature, because I haue 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 24:12Rank 7 from verse 2
12If 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?
12*If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not: doth not he that pondereth the heart, consider it? and he that keepeth thy soule, doth not he know it? and shall not hee render to euery man according to his workes?
- James 1:22Rank 8 from verse 2
- Luke 18:11–12Rank 9 from verse 2
11The 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.
12I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.
11The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himselfe, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, vniust, adulterers, or euen as this Publicane.
12I fast twise in the weeke, I giue tithes of all that I possesse.
- Psalms 36:2Rank 10 from verse 2
- Galatians 6:3Rank 11 from verse 2
- John 2:24–25Rank 12 from verse 2
- Proverbs 20:6Rank 13 from verse 2
- Revelation 2:23Rank 14 from verse 2
23And 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.
23And I will kill her children with death, and all the Churches shall know that *I am hee which searcheth the reines and hearts: and I will giue vnto euery one of you according to your workes.
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Proverbs 21:2
Each individual or member of the class, group, place, time, side, or kind named; all distributively.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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1. Correct, just, upright, proper, lawful, fitting, true, or due; also a rightful claim or authority. 2. The direction or side opposite the left. 3. Straight, favourable, skilful, or approved. 4. Very, quite, or fully.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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The bodily organs of sight; by extension, sight, attention, observation, perception, understanding, desire, judgment, estimation, favour, or the presence and view before which something occurs.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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Weighs or considers carefully.
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The inward lives of persons: their thoughts, understanding, conscience, affections, desires, purposes, will, courage, or disposition.
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1THE king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.
1¶ The kings heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the riuers of water: hee turneth it whithersoeuer he will.
2Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts.
2*Euery way of a man is right in his owne eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.
Selected passage3To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
3*To doe iustice and iudgement, is more acceptable to the LORD, then sacrifice.