Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
I know, my God, that You test the heart
New American Standard Bible
Since I know, O my God, that
King James Version
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.
International Standard Version
And I know, God, that it is you who searches the heart and you who finds pleasure in righteousness. With a righteous heart I have freely given all these things, and now I have seen all of these people of yours giving freely and joyfully to you!
A Conservative Version
I know also, my God, that thou try the heart, and have pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things. And now I have seen with joy thy people, who are present here, off
American Standard Version
I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, that are present here, offer willingly unto thee.
Amplified
I know also, my God, that You test the heart and delight in uprightness and integrity. In the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things. So now with joy I have seen Your people who are present here, make their offerings willingly and freely to You.
Bible in Basic English
And I am conscious, my God, that you are the searcher of hearts, taking pleasure in righteousness. As for me, with an upright heart I have freely given all these things; and I have seen with joy your people who are here to make their offerings freely to you.
Darby Translation
And I know, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. In the uprightness of my heart have I willingly offered all these things; and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, offer willingly to thee.
Julia Smith Translation
And I knew, my God, that thou triest the heart, and from uprightness thou wilt delight. I in the uprightness of my heart gave willingly all these: and now thy people were found here; I saw with gladness to show themselves willing to thee.
King James 2000
I know also, my God, that you test the heart, and have pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy your people, who are present here, to offer willingly unto you.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And I know, my God, that you yourself test the heart and are pleased with uprightness. I, in the uprightness of my heart, have willingly offered all these [things], and now I have seen your people who are found here willingly offer to you.
Modern King James verseion
I know also, my God, that You try the heart, and have pleasure in uprightness. I, in the uprightness of my heart, have willingly offered all these things. And now I have seen with joy Your people who are present here to offer willingly to You.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
I know my God, that thou provest the heart and hast pleasure in plainness. And in plainness of mine heart I have willingly given all this. And now I see thy people, which are here in gladness to offer willingly to thee.
NET Bible
I know, my God, that you examine thoughts and are pleased with integrity. With pure motives I contribute all this; and now I look with joy as your people who have gathered here contribute to you.
New Heart English Bible
I know also, my God, that you try the heart, and have pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things. Now have I seen with joy your people, that are present here, offer willingly to you.
The Emphasized Bible
But I know, O my God, that, thou, art proving the heart, and, with uprightness, wilt thou be pleased, - I, in the uprightness of my heart, have willingly offered all these things, now, therefore, thy people who are found here, have I seen with joy, offering willingly unto thee.
Webster
I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, who are present here, to offer willingly to thee.
World English Bible
I know also, my God, that you try the heart, and have pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things. Now have I seen with joy your people, that are present here, offer willingly to you.
Youngs Literal Translation
'And I have known, my God, that Thou art trying the heart, and uprightness dost desire; I, in the uprightness of my heart, have willingly offered all these: and now, Thy people who are found here I have seen with joy to offer willingly to Thee.
Themes
Joy » Liberality in God's service should cause
Joy » Instances of » Of david, over the offerings of the princes and people for the house of God
the Joy of God over his people » On account of their » Uprightness
Liberality » Instances of » David
Liberality » Instances of » Israelites' offerings for the temple
Pleasure » What is pleasing to the lord
Praise » Of david » At the close of his reign
public Prayer » Exemplified » David
Psalms » Of david » At the close of his reign
Topics
Interlinear
Yada`
'elohiym
Ratsah
meyshar
Nadab
Ra'ah
Matsa'
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Chronicles 29:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
David Prays In The Assembly
16
Yahweh our God, all this wealth that we’ve provided for building You a house for Your holy name comes from Your hand; everything belongs to You.
17 I know, my God, that You test the heart
Cross References
1 Chronicles 28:9
“As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind,
1 Samuel 16:7
But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or his stature, because I have rejected him. Man does not see what the Lord sees,
Proverbs 11:20
but those with blameless conduct are His delight.
Jeremiah 17:10
I test the heart
to give to each according to his way,
according to what his actions deserve.
Deuteronomy 8:2
Remember that the Lord your God led you on the entire journey these 40 years in the wilderness, so that He might humble you and test you to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep His commands.
1 Chronicles 29:9
Then the people rejoiced because of their leaders’ willingness to give, for they had given to the Lord with a whole heart.
Psalm 7:9
but establish the righteous.
The One who examines the thoughts and emotions
is a righteous God.
Psalm 15:2
and acknowledges the truth in his heart
Psalm 51:6
and You teach me wisdom deep within.
Proverbs 15:8-9
but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
Proverbs 16:2
but the Lord evaluates the motives.
Proverbs 17:3
and the Lord is the tester of hearts.
Proverbs 21:2
but the Lord evaluates the motives.
John 1:47
Then Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward Him and said about him,
Acts 24:16
I always do my best to have a clear conscience
2 Corinthians 1:12
For this is our confidence: The testimony
1 Thessalonians 2:10
You are witnesses,
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and effective
Revelation 2:23