Parallel Verses
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.
New American Standard Bible
For the righteous God
King James Version
Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.
Holman Bible
but establish the righteous.
The One who examines the thoughts and emotions
is a righteous God.
A Conservative Version
O let the wickedness of the wicked man come to an end, but establish thou the righteous man. For the righteous God tries the minds and hearts.
American Standard Version
O let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, but establish thou the righteous: For the righteous God trieth the minds and hearts.
Amplified
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.
Bible in Basic English
O let the evil of the evil-doer come to an end, but give strength to the upright: for men's minds and hearts are tested by the God of righteousness.
Darby Translation
Oh let the wrong of the wicked come to an end, and establish thou the righteous man; even thou that triest the hearts and reins, the righteous God.
Julia Smith 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.
King James 2000
Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God tests the minds and hearts.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Let the evil of the wicked come to an end, but establish [the] righteous, and test the hearts and innermost being, O righteous God.
Modern King James verseion
O let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, but establish the just. For the righteous God tries the minds and hearts.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
O let the wickedness of the ungodly come to an end; but guide thou the just. For the righteous God trieth the very hearts and reins.
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; their minds and hearts are searched by the righteous God.
The Emphasized Bible
Let the wrong of the lawless, I pray thee, come to an end, and establish thou him that is righteous, - for, a trier of hearts and reins, is God the righteous one.
Webster
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.
Youngs 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.
Themes
God, Righteousness Of » Is part of his character
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » By giving opportunities for choice
spiritual Tests » Divine methods used for testing believers » By giving opportunities for choice
Topics
References
Easton
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 7:9
Images Psalm 7:9
Prayers for Psalm 7:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
Prayer For Justice
8 For the LORD will judge the nations. Judge me according to my righteousness, LORD, and according to my integrity, Exalted One. 9 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. 10 God is my shield, the one who delivers the upright in heart.
Cross References
Jeremiah 11:20
LORD of the Heavenly Armies, the righteous judge, the one who tests feelings and the heart, let me see your vengeance on them, for I've committed my cause to you.
Revelation 2:23
I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches minds and hearts. I will reward each of you as your actions deserve.
1 Chronicles 28:9
"Now as for you, my son Solomon, get to know the God of your father. Serve him with a sound heart and a devoted soul, because the LORD is searching every heart, every plan and thought. He will be found by you, assuming you are seeking him, but if you abandon him, he will abandon you forever.
Psalm 37:23
A man's steps are established by the LORD, and the LORD delights in his way.
1 Samuel 16:7
The LORD told Samuel, "Don't look at his appearance or his height, for I've rejected him. Truly, God does not see what man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart."
Psalm 40:2
He plucked me out of a pit of confusion, even out of the quicksand; he placed my feet on a rock and established my steps.
Psalm 139:1
LORD, you have examined me; you have known me.
Jeremiah 17:10
I am the LORD who searches the heart, who tests the inner depths to give to each person according to what he deserves, according to the fruit of his deeds.
Jeremiah 20:12
LORD of the Heavenly Armies, who tests the righteous, who sees the inner motives and the heart, let me see you take vengeance on them, for I've committed my case to you.
1 Samuel 2:9
He guards the steps of his faithful ones, while the wicked are made silent in darkness. He grants the request of the one who prays. He blesses the year of the righteous. Indeed it's not by strength that a person prevails.
Psalm 9:5-6
You rebuked the nations, you destroyed the wicked, you wiped out their name forever and ever.
Psalm 10:15
Break the arm of the wicked and evil man; so that when you seek out his wickedness you will find it no more.
Psalm 10:18
to do justice for the orphan and the oppressed, so that men of the earth may cause terror no more. To the Director: A Davidic Song.
Psalm 11:5
The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked and those who love violence, he hates.
Psalm 17:3
When you probe my heart, and examine me at night; when you refine me, you will find nothing wrong, for I have determined that I will not transgress with my mouth.
Psalm 26:2
Examine me, LORD, and inspect me! Test my heart and mind.
Psalm 44:21
wouldn't God find out since he knows the secrets of the heart?
Psalm 58:6
God, shatter their teeth in their mouths; LORD, break the fangs of the young lions!
Psalm 74:10-11
God, how long will the adversary scorn while the enemy despises your name endlessly?
Psalm 74:22-23
Get up, God, and prosecute your case remember that you're being scorned by fools all day long.
Isaiah 37:36-38
After this, the angel of the LORD went out and put to death 185,000 men in the Assyrian camp. When Hezekiah's army awakened in the morning there were all the dead bodies!
Daniel 11:45
When he pitches his royal pavilions between the seas facing the mountain of holy Glory, he'll come to his end, and no one will help him.'"
Acts 12:23
Immediately the angel of the Lord struck him down because he did not give glory to God, and he was eaten by worms and died.
Romans 16:25
Now to the one who is able to strengthen you with my gospel and the message that I preach about Jesus, the Messiah, by revealing the secret that was kept hidden from long ago
1 Thessalonians 3:13
Then your hearts will be strong, blameless, and holy in the presence of God, who is our Father, when our Lord Jesus appears with all his saints.
1 Peter 5:10
After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you by the Messiah Jesus to his eternal glory, will restore you, establish you, strengthen you, and support you.
Jude 1:1
From: Jude, a servant of Jesus the Messiah, and yet a brother of James. To: Those who have been called, who are loved by God the Father and kept safe by Jesus, the Messiah.