Psalms 7:9

9 Bring to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure— you, the righteous God who probes minds and hearts.

Psalms 7:9 in Other Translations

KJV
9 Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.
ESV
9 Oh, let the evil of the wicked come to an end, and may you establish the righteous-- you who test the minds and hearts, O righteous God!
NLT
9 End the evil of those who are wicked, and defend the righteous. For you look deep within the mind and heart, O righteous God.
MSG
9 Close the book on Evil, God, but publish your mandate for us. You get us ready for life: you probe for our soft spots, you knock off our rough edges.
CSB
9 Let the evil of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous. The One who examines the thoughts and emotions is a righteous God.

Psalms 7:9 In-Context

7 Let the assembled peoples gather around you, while you sit enthroned over them on high.
8 Let the LORD judge the peoples. Vindicate me, LORD, according to my righteousness, according to my integrity, O Most High.
9 Bring to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure— you, the righteous God who probes minds and hearts.
10 My shield is God Most High, who saves the upright in heart.
11 God is a righteous judge, a God who displays his wrath every day.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Jeremiah 11:20
  • 2. S 1 Chronicles 28:9; Psalms 26:2; Revelation 2:23
  • 3. Psalms 37:23; Psalms 40:2
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