Bible verse
Put an end to the evil of the wicked, but establish the righteous, O righteous God who searches hearts and minds.
Psalm 7:9 · BSB
The verses around it, from Psalm 7.
5 then may my enemy pursue me and overtake me; may he trample me to the ground and leave my honor in the dust. Selah
6 Arise, O LORD, in Your anger; rise up against the fury of my enemies. Awake, my God, and ordain judgment.
7 Let the assembled peoples gather around You; take Your seat over them on high.
8 The LORD judges the peoples; vindicate me, O LORD, according to my righteousness and integrity.
9 Put an end to the evil of the wicked, but establish the righteous, O righteous God who searches hearts and minds.
10 My shield is with God, who saves the upright in heart.
11 God is a righteous judge and a God who feels indignation each day.
12 If one does not repent, God will sharpen His sword; He has bent and strung His bow.
13 He has prepared His deadly weapons; He ordains His arrows with fire.
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.
ASV
Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, but establish thou the righteous: For the righteous God trieth the minds and hearts.
ERV
Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, but establish thou the righteous: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.
Newsletter
A short reading and some honest encouragement, most weekday mornings — no noise, no selling, unsubscribe in one click.
Scripture quotations are from the Berean Standard Bible, which is free of copyright restrictions for use on websites. Read the full Bible on Great Faith.