Psalms 139:23
Search me, God, and know my heart.Try me, and know my thoughts.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:
In Context
22I hate them with perfect hatred.They have become my enemies.
24See if there is any wicked way in me,and lead me in the everlasting way.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 8:16who fed you in the wilderness with manna, which your fathers did not know; that he might humble you, and that he might prove you, to do you good at your latter end:
Psalms 11:4The Lord is in his holy temple.The Lord is on his throne in heaven.His eyes observe.His eyes examine the children of men.
Psalms 17:3You have proved my heart.You have visited me in the night.You have tried me, and found nothing.I have resolved that my mouth shall not disobey.
Psalms 139:1For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.Lord, you have searched me,and you know me.
Jeremiah 11:20"But, the Lord of hosts, who judges righteously, who tests the heart and the mind, I shall see your vengeance on them; for to you have I revealed my cause."
Malachi 3:2"But who can endure the day of his coming? And who will stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner's fire, and like launderer's soap;
Matthew Henry on Psalms 139:18-24
The Omniscience of God. 17 How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them! 18 If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee. 19 Surely thou wilt slay the wicked, O God: depart from me therefore, ye bloody men. 20 For they speak against thee wickedly, and thine enemies take thy name in vain. 21 Do not I hate them, O Lord , that hate thee? and am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee? 22 I hate them with perfect hatred:… Read the whole commentary →