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Berean Standard Bible

“Put an end to the evil of the wicked, but establish the righteous, O righteous God who searches hearts and minds.”

Psalms 7:9

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Psalms 7 is a prayer of David as he faces false accusation and pursuit by enemies, and he appeals to God as the righteous judge. He has already declared his innocence on the matters raised against him.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Put an end to the evil of the wicked, but establish the righteous, O righteous God who searches hearts and minds.

World English Bible (WEB)

Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous; their minds and hearts are searched by the righteous God.

King James Version (KJV)

Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.

American Standard Version (ASV)

O let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, but establish thou the righteous: For the righteous God trieth the minds and hearts.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

O let the evil of the evil-doer come to an end, but give strength to the upright: for men's minds and hearts are tested by the God of righteousness.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Consúmase ahora la malicia de los inicuos, y establece al justo; pues el Dios justo prueba los corazones y los riñones.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pon fin a toda maldad, Señor, y bendice a todos los que genuinamente te adoran porque tú, el justo Dios, miras hasta lo profundo del corazón de todo hombre y mujer, y examinas todas sus intenciones y pensamientos.

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