Proverbs 21:2

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the hearts.

World English Bible (Public Domain)

In context

Before · Proverbs 21:1

1The king’s heart is in the LORD’s hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires.

2Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the hearts.

After · Proverbs 21:3–4

3To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. 4A high look and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, is sin.