Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.
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Proverbs 16:2 · 17 connections
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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.
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.
There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.
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.
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?
For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful.
For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings.
There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
For though thou wash thee with nitre, and take thee much soap, yet thine iniquity is marked before me, saith the Lord GOD. …
End of linked passage: Jeremiah 2:23And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: …
End of linked passage: Luke 18:11TEKEL; Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting.
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.
And Samuel came to Saul: and Saul said unto him, Blessed be thou of the LORD: I have performed the commandment of the LORD. …
End of linked passage: 1 Samuel 15:14The way of the just is uprightness: thou, most upright, dost weigh the path of the just.
What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet. …
End of linked passage: Romans 7:9And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass;
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