Proverbs 21:2 bbe — Every way of a man seems right to himself, but the Lord is the tester of hearts.

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"Every way of a man seems right to himself, but the Lord is the tester of hearts."

— Proverbs 21:2, Bible in Basic English

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“Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts.”
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Proverbs 21 — Context

The king's heart in the hands of the Lord is like the water streams, and by him it is turned in any direction at his pleasure.

Every way of a man seems right to himself, but the Lord is the tester of hearts.

To do what is right and true is more pleasing to the Lord than an offering.

A high look and a heart of pride, *** of the evil-doer is sin.

The purposes of the man of industry have their outcome only in wealth; but one who is over-quick in acting will only come to be in need.

Proverbs 21:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 21:2 say?

Proverbs 21:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Every way of a man seems right to himself, but the Lord is the tester of hearts.”

Where is Proverbs 21:2 in the Bible?

Proverbs 21:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 21, verse 2.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 21:2.

What translation should I read Proverbs 21:2 in?

Proverbs 21:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 21:2?

Proverbs 21:2 reads (BBE): “Every way of a man seems right to himself, but the Lord is the tester of hearts.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Proverbs 21:2 bbe — Every way of a man seems right to himself, but the Lord is the tester of hearts.

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