Proverbs 21:2 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Every person thinks their own way of doing things is right, but the LORD carefully examines what's really in their hearts.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is saying that while we naturally think we're doing the right thing, God sees past our actions to understand our true motivations and character.

📚 Historical Context

This proverb comes from the collection of wise sayings traditionally attributed to King Solomon, written around 950-700 BC. In ancient Israel, wisdom literature like Proverbs was used to teach practical life lessons and moral guidance. The contrast between human self-perception and God's perfect knowledge was a common theme in Hebrew wisdom teaching.

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