Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Bring to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure— you, the righteous God who probes minds and hearts. New Living Translation End the evil of those who are wicked, and defend the righteous. For you look deep within the mind and heart, O righteous God. English Standard Version Oh, let the evil of the wicked come to an end, and may you establish the righteous— you who test the minds and hearts, O righteous God! Berean Standard Bible Put an end to the evil of the wicked, but establish the righteous, O righteous God who searches hearts and minds. King James Bible Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins. New King James Version Oh, let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, But establish the just; For the righteous God tests the hearts and minds. New American Standard Bible Please let the evil of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous; For the righteous God puts hearts and minds to the test. NASB 1995 O let the evil of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous; For the righteous God tries the hearts and minds. NASB 1977 O let the evil of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous; For the righteous God tries the hearts and minds. Legacy Standard Bible O let the evil of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous; For the righteous God tests the hearts and minds. Amplified Bible Oh, let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous [those in right standing with You]; For the righteous God tries the hearts and minds. Christian Standard Bible Let the evil of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous. The one who examines the thoughts and emotions is a righteous God. Holman Christian Standard Bible Let the evil of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous. The One who examines the thoughts and emotions is a righteous God. American Standard Version Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, but establish thou the righteous: For the righteous God trieth the minds and hearts. Contemporary English Version You know every heart and mind, and you always do right. Now make violent people stop, but protect all of us who obey you. English Revised Version Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, but establish thou the righteous: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins. GOD'S WORD® Translation Let the evil within wicked people come to an end, but make the righteous person secure, O righteous God who examines thoughts and emotions. Good News Translation You are a righteous God and judge our thoughts and desires. Stop the wickedness of evildoers and reward those who are good. International Standard Version Let the evil of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous. For you are the righteous God who discerns the inner thoughts. Majority Standard Bible Put an end to the evil of the wicked, but establish the righteous, O righteous God who searches hearts and minds. NET Bible May the evil deeds of the wicked come to an end! But make the innocent secure, O righteous God, you who examine inner thoughts and motives! New Heart English Bible Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous. The righteous God tests hearts and minds. Webster's Bible Translation Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins. World English Bible Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous; their minds and hearts are searched by the righteous God. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionPlease let the evil of the wicked be ended, "" And establish the righteous, "" And a trier of hearts and reins is the righteous God. Young's Literal Translation Let, I pray Thee be ended the evil of the wicked, And establish Thou the righteous, And a trier of hearts and reins is the righteous God. Smith's Literal Translation Now shall the evil of the unjust come to an end; and thou wilt direct the just one: for the just God tried hearts and reins. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe wickedness of sinners shall be brought to nought: and thou shalt direct the just: the searcher of hearts and reins is God. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Let the malice of the wicked end. Uphold the just one, O just God, who tries hearts and minds. New Revised Standard Version O let the evil of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous, you who test the minds and hearts, O righteous God. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleOh let the evil of the wicked come to an end; and establish thou the righteous, O thou searcher of hearts and souls. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Let evil be spent upon the wicked and establish the righteous; God, the Righteous One proves the heart and the kidneys. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Oh that a full measure of evil might come upon the wicked, And that Thou wouldest establish the righteous; For the righteous God trieth the heart and reins. Brenton Septuagint Translation Oh let the wickedness of sinners come to an end; and then thou shalt direct the righteous, O God that searchest the hearts and reins. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context I Take Refuge in You…8The LORD judges the peoples; vindicate me, O LORD, according to my righteousness and integrity. 9Put an end to the evil of the wicked, but establish the righteous, O righteous God who searches hearts and minds. 10My shield is with God, who saves the upright in heart.… Cross References 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. 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. Proverbs 17:3 A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God. Psalm 26:2 Test me, O LORD, and try me; examine my heart and mind. Proverbs 21:2 All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart. Acts 1:24 And they prayed, “Lord, You know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two You have chosen 1 Kings 8:39 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— Romans 2:16 on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Christ Jesus, as proclaimed by my gospel. Psalm 139:23-24 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns. / See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the way everlasting. Treasury of Scripture Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God tries the hearts and reins. Oh Psalm 9:5,6 Thou hast rebuked the heathen, thou hast destroyed the wicked, thou hast put out their name for ever and ever… Psalm 10:15,18 Break thou the arm of the wicked and the evil man: seek out his wickedness till thou find none… Psalm 58:6 Break their teeth, O God, in their mouth: break out the great teeth of the young lions, O LORD. but Psalm 37:23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. Psalm 40:2 He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. 1 Samuel 2:9 He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail. for Psalm 17:3 Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress. Psalm 44:21 Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart. Psalm 139:1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me. Jump to Previous End Ended Establish Evil Evil-Doer Full Heart Hearts Measure Minds Reins Righteous Righteousness Searched Searches Strength Tested Tries Triest Trieth Upright Violence Wicked Wickedness Wouldest WrongJump to Next End Ended Establish Evil Evil-Doer Full Heart Hearts Measure Minds Reins Righteous Righteousness Searched Searches Strength Tested Tries Triest Trieth Upright Violence Wicked Wickedness Wouldest WrongPsalm 7 1. David prays against the malice of his enemies, professing his innocence10. By faith he sees his defense, and the destruction of his enemies Put an end to the evil of the wicked This phrase is a plea for divine justice, reflecting the psalmist's desire for God to intervene against those who perpetrate evil. The concept of divine retribution is prevalent throughout the Old Testament, where God is often depicted as a righteous judge who punishes the wicked (e.g., Psalm 37:28, Proverbs 11:21). The psalmist's call for an end to wickedness aligns with the broader biblical narrative of God's ultimate victory over evil, as seen in prophetic books like Isaiah and Revelation. This plea also echoes the imprecatory psalms, where the psalmist calls for God's judgment on enemies. but establish the righteous O righteous God who searches hearts and minds Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of this Psalm, David is seeking God's justice against his enemies. 2. God Referred to as the "righteous God," He is the ultimate judge who discerns the hearts and minds of individuals. 3. The Wicked Those who commit evil and oppose God's ways, whom David asks God to judge and bring to an end. 4. The Righteous Those who live according to God's will, whom David asks God to establish and uphold. 5. Hearts and Minds Symbolic of the inner thoughts and intentions of individuals, which God examines. Teaching Points God's Righteous JudgmentGod is the ultimate judge who discerns the true nature of every person. We can trust Him to bring justice in His perfect timing. The Call for Righteous Living As believers, we are called to live righteously, knowing that God examines our hearts and minds. Our actions should reflect our faith and commitment to God's ways. Prayer for Justice Like David, we can pray for God to intervene against wickedness in the world, trusting in His righteous judgment. Self-Examination Regularly examine your own heart and mind, seeking God's guidance to align your thoughts and actions with His will. Hope in God's Establishment Take comfort in knowing that God will establish the righteous. Our hope is in His promise to uphold those who follow Him.(9) Establish.--Literally, let him stand erect. For the righteous God trieth.--Better, thou trier of hearts and reins, thou just God. The Hebrew word translated try is used, like it, for testing metals (Psalm 12:6; Proverbs 17:3). Hebrew Put an endיִגְמָר־ (yiḡ·mār-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1584: To end, come to an end, complete to the evil רַ֨ע ׀ (ra‘) Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's 7451: Bad, evil of the wicked, רְשָׁעִים֮ (rə·šā·‘îm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person but establish וּתְכוֹנֵ֪ן (ū·ṯə·ḵō·w·nên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3559: To be erect the righteous, צַ֫דִּ֥יק (ṣad·dîq) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6662: Just, righteous O נָ֬א (nā) Interjection Strong's 4994: I pray', 'now', 'then' righteous צַדִּֽיק׃ (ṣad·dîq) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6662: Just, righteous God אֱלֹהִ֥ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative who searches וּבֹחֵ֣ן (ū·ḇō·ḥên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 974: To test, to investigate hearts לִ֭בּ֗וֹת (lib·bō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3826: The heart and minds. וּכְלָי֗וֹת (ū·ḵə·lā·yō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 3629: A kidney, the mind Links Psalm 7:9 NIVPsalm 7:9 NLT Psalm 7:9 ESV Psalm 7:9 NASB Psalm 7:9 KJV Psalm 7:9 BibleApps.com Psalm 7:9 Biblia Paralela Psalm 7:9 Chinese Bible Psalm 7:9 French Bible Psalm 7:9 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 7:9 Oh let the wickedness of the wicked (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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