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

²⁵ There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

² Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts.

⁷ But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.

¹⁵ And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.

²⁷ And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.