King James Bible
KJVEvery way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 21:2 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 | Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the hearts. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Every way of a man seemeth right to himself: but the Lord weigheth the hearts. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; but Jehovah weigheth the hearts. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD weigheth the hearts. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts. | |
World English BibleWEB | Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the hearts. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, And Jehovah is pondering hearts. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD ponders the hearts. |