²¹ For the Lord sees clearly what a man does,
    examining every path he takes.

³ The Lord is watching everywhere,
    keeping his eye on both the evil and the good.

¹¹ Even Death and Destruction^[a] hold no secrets from the Lord.
    How much more does he know the human heart!

² People may be pure in their own eyes,
    but the Lord examines their motives.

³ Fire tests the purity of silver and gold,
    but the Lord tests the heart.

²⁷ The Lord’s light penetrates the human spirit,^[a]
    exposing every hidden motive.

² People may be right in their own eyes,
    but the Lord examines their heart.