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Berean Standard Bible

“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns.”

Psalms 139:23

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Psalms 139 ends in a surprising way. After meditating on God's knowledge and care, David expresses strong anger toward the wicked who oppose God.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns.

World English Bible (WEB)

Search me, God, and know my heart. Try me, and know my thoughts.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

Search me, O God, and know my heart: Try me, and know my thoughts;

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

O God, let the secrets of my heart be uncovered, and let my wandering thoughts be tested:

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Examíname, oh Dios, y conoce mi corazón: pruébame y reconoce mis pensamientos:

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Examíname, Dios, y conoce mi corazón; pruébame y conoce mis pensamientos.

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