Psalms 17:3 kjva — Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purpos…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress."

— Psalms 17:3, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 17 — Context

1

Hear the right, O Lord, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips.

2

Let my sentence come forth from thy presence; let thine eyes behold the things that are equal.

3

Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.

4

Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer.

5

Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not.

6

I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, O God: incline thine ear unto me, and hear my speech.

Psalms 17:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 17:3 say?
Psalms 17:3 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.”
Where is Psalms 17:3 in the Bible?
Psalms 17:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 17, verse 3.
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 17:3.
What translation should I read Psalms 17:3 in?
Psalms 17:3 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 17:3?
Psalms 17:3 reads (KJVA): “Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.” 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.
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