Proverbs 21:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 21:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 21:2 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 21:2 — KJV
“Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.”
— Proverbs 21:2 (KJV)
Proverbs 21:2 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 21:2
“And I bowed down my head, and worshipped the LORD, and blessed the LORD God of my master Abraham, which had led me in the right way to take my master's brother's daughter unto his son.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 21:2: way, right, own
“Then the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and he bowed down his head, and fell flat on his face. fell...: or, bowed himself”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 21:2: way, own, eyes
“Ye shall not do after all the things that we do here this day, every man whatsoever is right in his own eyes.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 21:2: every, right, own
“In those days there was no king in Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own eyes.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 21:2: every, right, own
“In those days there was no king in Israel: every man did that which was right in his own eyes.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 21:2: every, right, own
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