Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version then hear from heaven, your dwelling place. Forgive and act; deal with everyone according to all they do, since you know their hearts (for you alone know every human heart), New Living Translation then hear from heaven where you live, and forgive. Give your people what their actions deserve, for you alone know each human heart. English Standard Version then hear in heaven your dwelling place and forgive and act and render to each whose heart you know, according to all his ways (for you, you only, know the hearts of all the children of mankind), Berean Standard Bible be heard by You from heaven, Your dwelling place. And may You forgive and act, and repay each man according to all his ways, since You know his heart—for You alone know the hearts of all men— King James Bible Then hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place, and forgive, and do, and give to every man according to his ways, whose heart thou knowest; (for thou, even thou only, knowest the hearts of all the children of men;) New King James Version then hear in heaven Your dwelling place, and forgive, and act, and give to everyone according to all his ways, whose heart You know (for You alone know the hearts of all the sons of men), New American Standard Bible then hear in heaven, Your dwelling place, and forgive and act, and give to each in accordance with all his ways, whose heart You know—for You alone know the hearts of all mankind— NASB 1995 then hear in heaven Your dwelling place, and forgive and act and render to each according to all his ways, whose heart You know, for You alone know the hearts of all the sons of men, NASB 1977 then hear Thou in heaven Thy dwelling place, and forgive and act and render to each according to all his ways, whose heart Thou knowest, for Thou alone dost know the hearts of all the sons of men, Legacy Standard Bible then listen in heaven Your dwelling place, and forgive and act and give to each according to all his ways, whose heart You know, for You alone know the hearts of all the sons of men, Amplified Bible then hear in heaven Your dwelling place, and forgive and act and give to each according to his ways, whose heart (mind) You know, for You and You alone know the hearts of all the children of men, Christian Standard Bible may you hear in heaven, your dwelling place, and may you forgive, act, and give to everyone according to all their ways, since you know each heart, for you alone know every human heart, Holman Christian Standard Bible may You hear in heaven, Your dwelling place, and may You forgive, act, and repay the man, according to all his ways, since You know his heart, for You alone know every human heart, American Standard Version then hear thou in heaven thy dwelling-place, and forgive, and do, and render unto every man according to all his ways, whose heart thou knowest; (for thou, even thou only, knowest the hearts of all the children of men;) Contemporary English Version You know what is in everyone's heart. So from your home in heaven answer their prayers, according to the way they live and what is in their hearts. English Revised Version then hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place, and forgive, and do, and render unto every man according to all his ways, whose heart thou knowest; (for thou, even thou only, knowest the hearts of all the children of men;) GOD'S WORD® Translation Hear [them] in heaven, where you live. Forgive [them], and take action. Give each person the proper reply. (You know what is in their hearts, because you alone know what is in the hearts of all people.) Good News Translation hear their prayer. Listen to them in your home in heaven, forgive them, and help them. You alone know the thoughts of the human heart. Deal with each person as he deserves, International Standard Version then hear from heaven, the place where you reside, and forgive, repaying each person according to all of his ways, since you know their hearts—for you alone know the hearts of all human beings— Majority Standard Bible be heard by You from heaven, Your dwelling place. And may You forgive and act, and repay each man according to all his ways, since You know his heart?for You alone know the hearts of all men? NET Bible then listen from your heavenly dwelling place, forgive their sin, and act favorably toward each one based on your evaluation of his motives. (Indeed you are the only one who can correctly evaluate the motives of all people.) New Heart English Bible then hear in heaven, your dwelling place, and forgive, and do, and render to every man according to all his ways, whose heart you know; (for you, even you only, know the hearts of all the children of humankind;) Webster's Bible Translation Then hear thou in heaven thy dwelling-place, and forgive, and do, and give to every man according to his ways, whose heart thou knowest; (for thou, even thou only, knowest the hearts of all the children of men;) World English Bible then hear in heaven, your dwelling place, and forgive, and act, and give to every man according to all his ways, whose heart you know (for you, even you only, know the hearts of all the children of men); Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthen You hear in the heavens, the settled place of Your dwelling, and have forgiven, and have done, and have given to each according to all his ways, whose heart You know (for You have known—You alone—the heart of all the sons of man), Young's Literal Translation then Thou dost hear in the heavens, the settled place of Thy dwelling, and hast forgiven, and hast done, and hast given to each according to all his ways, whose heart Thou knowest, (for Thou hast known -- Thyself alone -- the heart of all the sons of man), Smith's Literal Translation Wilt thou hear in the heavens thy prepared dwelling, and forgive and do, and give to a man according to all his ways? for thou wilt know his heart; for thou wilt know alone the heart of all the sons of men: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen hear thou in heaven, in the place of thy dwelling, and forgive, and do so as to give to every one according to his ways, as thou shalt see his heart (for thou only knowest the heart of all the children of men) Catholic Public Domain Version you will hear in heaven, in your dwelling place, and you will forgive. And you will act so that you give to each one in accord with his own ways, just as you see in his heart, for you alone know the heart of all the sons of men. New American Bible listen in heaven, the place of your enthronement; forgive and take action. Render to each and all according to their ways, you who know every heart; for it is you alone who know the heart of every human being. New Revised Standard Version then hear in heaven your dwelling place, forgive, act, and render to all whose hearts you know—according to all their ways, for only you know what is in every human heart— Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place, and forgive, and do, and give to every man according to his ways, whose heart thou knowest (for thou, even thou only, knowest the hearts of all the children of men); Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Also you will hear from Heaven from the foundation of your seat, and you will forgive and you will act and you will give to a man according to his ways, for you will know his heart, because you alone know the hearts of all of the children of men. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917then hear Thou in heaven Thy dwelling-place, and forgive, and do, and render unto every man according to all his ways, whose heart Thou knowest--for Thou, even Thou only, knowest the hearts of all the children of men-- Brenton Septuagint Translation then shalt thou hearken from heaven, out of thine established dwelling-place, and shalt be merciful, and shalt do, and recompense to every man according to his ways, as thou shalt know his heart, for thou alone knowest the heart of all the children of men: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Solomon's Prayer of Dedication…38then may whatever prayer or petition Your people Israel make—each knowing his own afflictions and spreading out his hands toward this temple— 39be heard by You from heaven, Your dwelling place. And may You forgive and act, and repay each man according to all his ways, since You know his heart— for You alone know the hearts of all men— 40so that they may fear You all the days they live in the land that You gave to our fathers.… Cross References Jeremiah 17:10 I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve. Psalm 139:1-4 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, You have searched me and known me. / You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar. / You search out my path and my lying down; You are aware of all my ways. ... 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.” Hebrews 4:12-13 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. / Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. Proverbs 21:2 All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart. 2 Chronicles 6:30 be heard by You from heaven, Your dwelling place. And may You forgive and repay each man according to all his ways, since You know his heart—for You alone know the hearts of men— Acts 1:24 And they prayed, “Lord, You know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two You have chosen Romans 8:27 And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. Psalm 44:21 would not God have discovered, since He knows the secrets of the heart? Revelation 2:23 Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds. Jeremiah 11:20 O LORD of Hosts, who judges righteously, who examines the heart and mind, let me see Your vengeance upon them, for to You I have committed my cause. 1 Chronicles 28:9 As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever. John 2:24-25 But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew them all. / He did not need any testimony about man, for He knew what was in a man. Psalm 7:9 Put an end to the evil of the wicked, but establish the righteous, O righteous God who searches hearts and minds. Proverbs 15:11 Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD—how much more the hearts of men! Treasury of Scripture Then hear you in heaven your dwelling place, and forgive, and do, and give to every man according to his ways, whose heart you know; (for you, even you only, know the hearts of all the children of men;) then hear 1 Kings 8:32,36 Then hear thou in heaven, and do, and judge thy servants, condemning the wicked, to bring his way upon his head; and justifying the righteous, to give him according to his righteousness… give to every man. Psalm 18:20-26 The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me… Psalm 28:4 Give them according to their deeds, and according to the wickedness of their endeavours: give them after the work of their hands; render to them their desert. Jeremiah 17:10 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. for thou 1 Samuel 16:7 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. 1 Chronicles 28:9 And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever. 2 Chronicles 6:30 Then hear thou from heaven thy dwelling place, and forgive, and render unto every man according unto all his ways, whose heart thou knowest; (for thou only knowest the hearts of the children of men:) Jump to Previous Act Children Dwelling Dwelling-Place Forgive Hear Heart Hearts Heaven Render WaysJump to Next Act Children Dwelling Dwelling-Place Forgive Hear Heart Hearts Heaven Render Ways1 Kings 8 1. The feast of the temple12. Solomon's blessing 22. Solomon's prayer 54. Solomon's blessing 62. His sacrifice of peace offerings then may You hear from heaven This phrase emphasizes the transcendence and omnipresence of God. The Hebrew root for "hear" is "שָׁמַע" (shama), which implies not just listening but also understanding and responding. The phrase acknowledges God's heavenly abode, signifying His supreme authority and ability to oversee earthly matters. In the ancient Near Eastern context, heaven was seen as the ultimate realm of divine power, and Solomon's prayer reflects a deep understanding of God's sovereignty and accessibility. Your dwelling place and forgive and act and repay each man according to all his ways since You know his heart for You alone know the hearts of all men Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew be heardתִּשְׁמַ֨ע (tiš·ma‘) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently by You וְ֠אַתָּה (wə·’at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you from heaven, הַשָּׁמַ֜יִם (haš·šā·ma·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky Your dwelling שִׁבְתֶּ֙ךָ֙ (šiḇ·te·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry place. מְכ֤וֹן (mə·ḵō·wn) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4349: A fixture, a basis, a place, as an abode And may You forgive וְסָלַחְתָּ֣ (wə·sā·laḥ·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 5545: To forgive, pardon and act, וְעָשִׂ֔יתָ (wə·‘ā·śî·ṯā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make and repay וְנָתַתָּ֤ (wə·nā·ṯa·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set each man לָאִישׁ֙ (lā·’îš) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person according to all כְּכָל־ (kə·ḵāl-) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every his ways, דְּרָכָ֔יו (də·rā·ḵāw) Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action since אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that You know תֵּדַ֖ע (tê·ḏa‘) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3045: To know his heart— לְבָב֑וֹ (lə·ḇā·ḇōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3824: Inner man, mind, will, heart for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction You אַתָּ֤ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you alone לְבַדְּךָ֔ (lə·ḇad·də·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 905: Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of know יָדַ֙עְתָּ֙ (yā·ḏa‘·tā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3045: To know the hearts לְבַ֖ב (lə·ḇaḇ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3824: Inner man, mind, will, heart of all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every men— הָאָדָֽם׃ (hā·’ā·ḏām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being Links 1 Kings 8:39 NIV1 Kings 8:39 NLT 1 Kings 8:39 ESV 1 Kings 8:39 NASB 1 Kings 8:39 KJV 1 Kings 8:39 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 8:39 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 8:39 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 8:39 French Bible 1 Kings 8:39 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 8:39 Then hear in heaven your dwelling place (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |