¹¹ Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord^(A)—
how much more, human hearts.^(B)

² All a man’s ways seem right to him,
but the Lord evaluates the motives.^[a](A)

³ A crucible for silver, and a smelter for gold,^(A)
and the Lord is the tester of hearts.^(B)

¹¹ Even a young man is known by his actions—
if his behavior is pure and upright.^(A)

²⁷ The Lord’s lamp sheds light on a person’s life,^[a]
searching the innermost parts.^[b](A)

² All a man’s ways seem right to him,
but the Lord evaluates the motives.^[a](A)

¹⁹ As water reflects the face,
so the heart reflects the person.