Proverbs 21:2

Old Testament • 7 words with Strong's data

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

Word-by-Word Analysis

Every

דֶּרֶךְ

derek

H1870

a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb

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of a

אִישׁ

ʼîysh

H376

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

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is

יְמָנִי

yᵉmânîy

H3233

right (i.e. at the right hand)

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in his own

עַיִן

ʻayin

H5869

an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)

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but the

יְהֹוָה

Yᵉhôvâh

H3068

Jehovah, Jewish national name of God

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תָּכַן

tâkan

H8505

to balance, i.e. measure out (by weight or dimension); figuratively, arrange, equalize, through the idea of levelling (ment. estimate, test)

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the

לֵבָב

lêbâb

H3824

the heart (as the most interior organ);

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Key Terms in This Verse

pondereth H8505

תָּכַן tâkan

to balance, i.e. measure out (by weight or dimension); figuratively, arrange, equalize, through the idea of levelling (ment. estimate, test)

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hearts H3824

לֵבָב lêbâb

the heart (as the most interior organ);

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right H3233

יְמָנִי yᵉmânîy

right (i.e. at the right hand)

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eyes H5869

עַיִן ʻayin

an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)

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way H1870

דֶּרֶךְ derek

a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb

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man H376

אִישׁ ʼîysh

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

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LORD H3068

יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh

Jehovah, Jewish national name of God

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Cross References

Proverbs 16:2 cross-reference

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

Proverbs 16:25 cross-reference

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

Luke 16:15 cross-reference

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.

Jeremiah 17:10 cross-reference

I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.

Proverbs 30:12 cross-reference

There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.

1 Samuel 16:7 cross-reference

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,...

Proverbs 24:12 cross-reference

If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works...

James 1:22 cross-reference

But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

Psalm 36:2 cross-reference

For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful.

Galatians 6:3 cross-reference

For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

Proverbs 20:6 cross-reference

Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?

Revelation 2:23 cross-reference

And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.

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