All the ways of a man are clean and innocent in his own eyes [and he may see nothing wrong with his actions], But the Lord weighs and examines the motives and intents [of the heart and knows the truth].

The first one to plead his case seems right, Until another comes and cross-examines him.

Every man’s way is right in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs and examines the hearts [of people and their motives].

If you [claim ignorance and] say, “See, we did not know this,” Does He not consider it who weighs and examines the hearts and their motives? And does He not know it who guards your life and keeps your soul? And will He not repay [you and] every man according to his works?