Proverbs 21:2
Expanded Bible
2 ·You may believe you are doing right [L Every person’s path seems right/straight in their own eyes],
but the Lord ·judges your reasons [L weighs your heart].
Proverbs 21:2
Amplified Bible
2
Every man’s way is right in his own eyes,
But the Lord weighs and examines the hearts [of people and their motives].(A)
Proverbs 21:12
Expanded Bible
12 The righteous [C either God or righteous people] watch the house of the wicked
and ·bring ruin on every evil person [turn the wicked toward trouble].
Proverbs 21:12
Amplified Bible
12
The righteous one keeps an eye on the house of the wicked—
How the wicked are cast down to ruin.
Proverbs 21:30-31
Expanded Bible
30 There is no wisdom, understanding, or advice
that can succeed against the Lord.
31 You can get the horses ready for the day of battle,
but it is the Lord who gives the victory [Ps. 33:16–17].
Proverbs 21:30-31
Amplified Bible
30
There is no [human] wisdom or understanding
Or counsel [that can prevail] against the Lord.
31
The horse is prepared for the day of battle,
But deliverance and victory belong to the Lord.
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