2 All a person's ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord.

Other Translations of Proverbs 16:2

King James Version

2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits.

English Standard Version

2 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirit.

The Message

2 Humans are satisfied with whatever looks good; God probes for what is good.

New King James Version

2 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs the spirits.

New Living Translation

2 People may be pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 16:2

Commentary on Proverbs 16:2

(Read Proverbs 16:2)

Ignorance, pride, and self-flattery render us partial judges respecting our own conduct.