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

3 Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.

Other Translations of Proverbs 16:2-3

King James Version

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

3 Commit Commit: Heb. Roll thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.

English Standard Version

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

3 Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.

The Message

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

3 Put God in charge of your work, then what you've planned will take place.

New King James Version

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

3 Commit your works to the Lord, And your thoughts will be established.

New Living Translation

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

3 Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 16:2-3

Commentary on Proverbs 16:2

(Read Proverbs 16:2)

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

Commentary on Proverbs 16:3

(Read Proverbs 16:3)

Roll the burden of thy care upon God, and leave it with him, by faith and dependence on him.