King James Bible
KJVAll the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 16:2
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 16:2 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. | |
American Standard VersionASV | All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the spirits. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | All the ways of a man are open to his eyes: the Lord is the weigher of spirits. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but Jehovah weigheth the spirits. | |
English Revised VersionERV | All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes: but the LORD weigheth the spirits. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. | |
World English BibleWEB | All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but Yahweh weighs the motives. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, And Jehovah is pondering the spirits. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weighs the spirits. |
American Standard Version
ASVAll the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the spirits.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBAll the ways of a man are open to his eyes: the Lord is the weigher of spirits.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTAll the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but Jehovah weigheth the spirits.
English Revised Version
ERVAll the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes: but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTAll the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
World English Bible
WEBAll the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but Yahweh weighs the motives.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTAll the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, And Jehovah is pondering the spirits.
American King James Version
AKJVAll the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weighs the spirits.
King James Bible
KJVAll the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
American Standard Version
ASVAll the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the spirits.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBAll the ways of a man are open to his eyes: the Lord is the weigher of spirits.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTAll the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but Jehovah weigheth the spirits.
English Revised Version
ERVAll the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes: but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTAll the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
World English Bible
WEBAll the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but Yahweh weighs the motives.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTAll the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, And Jehovah is pondering the spirits.
American King James Version
AKJVAll the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weighs the spirits.