Psalm 139:23

The Passion Translation

God, I invite your searching gaze into my heart. Examine me through and through; find out everything that may be hidden within me. Put me to the test and sift through all my anxious cares.

Cross References

Psalm 11:4

Yet Yahweh is never shaken — he is still found in his temple of holiness, reigning as King Yahweh over all. He closely watches and examines everything man does. With a glance, his eyes examine every heart, for his heavenly rule will prevail over all.

Psalm 11:5

Yahweh tests both the righteous and the wicked. God’s very soul detests lovers of violence.

Psalm 139:1

Lord, you know everything there is to know about me.

Psalm 17:3

For in a visitation of the night you inspected my heart and refined my soul in fire until nothing vile was found in me. I will not sin with my words.

Psalm 26:2

Yahweh, you can scrutinize me. Refine my heart and probe my every thought. Put me to the test and you’ll find me true.

Proverbs 17:3

In the same way that gold and silver are refined by fire, the Lord purifies your heart by the tests and trials of life.

Jeremiah 11:20

Then I prayed, “Yahweh, Commander of Angel Armies, you always judge fairly, and you test the most secret thoughts and desires of the heart. I have placed my cause before you, so let me live long enough to see you take revenge on them.”

1 Peter 1:7

But these only reveal the sterling core of your faith, which is far more valuable than gold that perishes, for even gold is refined by fire. Your authentic faith will result in even more praise, glory, and honor when Jesus the Anointed One is revealed.