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

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

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.

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.

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

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, but the LORD looketh on the heart. {outward...: Heb. eyes}

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?

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

For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful. {until...: Heb. to find his iniquity to hate}

The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men {are}, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find? {goodness: or, bounty}

But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all {men},

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

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.

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

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.

For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.

So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.

For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord. {know: or, I am not conscious of any fault}

The way of a fool {is} right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel {is} wise.

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

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?

Ye shall not do after all {the things} that we do here this day, every man whatsoever {is} right in his own eyes.

I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee. {present: Heb. found}