Let the evil of the wicked come to an end,(A)
but establish the righteous.(B)
The One who examines the thoughts and emotions[a]
is a righteous God.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 7:9 Lit examines hearts and kidneys

Bring to an end the violence of the wicked
    and make the righteous secure—(A)
you, the righteous God(B)
    who probes minds and hearts.(C)

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You have tested my heart;(A)
You have examined me at night.
You have tried me and found nothing evil;(B)
I have determined that my mouth will not sin.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 17:3 Or [evil]; my mouth will not sin

Though you probe my heart,(A)
    though you examine me at night and test me,(B)
you will find that I have planned no evil;(C)
    my mouth has not transgressed.(D)

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Test me, Lord, and try me;
examine my heart and mind.(A)

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Test me,(A) Lord, and try me,
    examine my heart and my mind;(B)

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