Psalms 139:23 akjv — Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:

American King James Version

" Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: "

— Psalms 139:23, American King James Version

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KJV
“Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:”
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ASV
“Search me, O God, and know my heart: Try me, and know my thoughts; ”
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WEB
“Search me, God, and know my heart. Try me, and know my thoughts.”
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NET
“Examine me, O God, and probe my thoughts! Test me, and know my concerns!”
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BBE
“O God, let the secrets of my heart be uncovered, and let my wandering thoughts be tested:”
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KJVA
“Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:”
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Psalms 139 — Context

For they speak against you wickedly, and your enemies take your name in vain.

Do not I hate them, O LORD, that hate you? and am not I grieved with those that rise up against you?

I hate them with perfect hatred: I count them my enemies.

Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:

And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

Psalms 139:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 139:23 say?

Psalms 139:23 in the American King James Version reads: “ Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: ”

Where is Psalms 139:23 in the Bible?

Psalms 139:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 139, verse 23.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 139:23.

What translation should I read Psalms 139:23 in?

Psalms 139:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 139:23?

Psalms 139:23 reads (AKJV): “ Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 139:23 akjv — Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:

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