Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
but establish the righteous.
The One who examines the thoughts and emotions
is a righteous God.
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.
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.
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
Prayers for Psalm 7:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
Prayer For Justice
8
vindicate me, Lord,
according to my righteousness and my integrity.
but establish the righteous.
The One who examines the thoughts and emotions
is a righteous God.
who saves the upright in heart.
Cross References
Jeremiah 11:20
who tests
let me see Your vengeance on them,
for I have presented my case to You.
Revelation 2:23
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,
Psalm 37:23
and He takes pleasure in his way.
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,
Psalm 40:2
out of the muddy clay,
and set my feet on a rock,
making my steps secure.
Psalm 139:1
For the choir director. A Davidic psalm.
Jeremiah 17:10
I test the heart
to give to each according to his way,
according to what his actions deserve.
Jeremiah 20:12
and seeing the heart
let me see Your vengeance on them,
for I have presented my case to You.
1 Samuel 2:9
but the wicked perish in darkness,
for a man does not prevail by his own strength.
Psalm 9:5-6
You have destroyed the wicked;
You have erased their name forever and ever.
Psalm 10:15
call his wickedness into account
until nothing remains of it.
Psalm 10:18
so that men of the earth may terrify them no more.
Psalm 11:5
He hates the lover of violence.
Psalm 17:3
You have examined me at night.
You have tried me and found nothing evil;
I have determined that my mouth will not sin.
Psalm 26:2
examine my heart and mind.
Psalm 44:21
since He knows the secrets of the heart?
Psalm 58:6
Lord, tear out the young lions’ fangs.
Psalm 74:10-11
Will the foe insult Your name forever?
Psalm 74:22-23
Remember the insults
that fools bring against You all day long.
Isaiah 37:36-38
Then
Daniel 11:45
He will pitch his royal tents between the sea and
Acts 12:23
At once an angel of the Lord
Romans 16:25
Now to Him who has power to strengthen you
1 Thessalonians 3:13
May He make your hearts blameless
1 Peter 5:10
Now the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory
Jude 1:1
Jude,
To those who are the called,