²⁷ Now ^(A)He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints ^(B)according to the will of God.

²³ I will kill her children with death, and all the churches shall know that I am He who ^(A)searches^[a] the minds and hearts. And I will give to each one of you according to your works.

⁹ “As for you, my son Solomon, ^(A)know the God of your father, and serve Him ^(B)with a loyal heart and with a willing mind; for ^(C)the Lord searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts. ^(D)If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will ^(E)cast you off forever.

³⁵ (yes, ^(A)a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”

¹³ But ^(A)all things that are ^[a]exposed are made manifest by the light, for whatever makes manifest is light.

^5 (A)Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to ^(B)light the hidden things of darkness and ^(C)reveal the ^[a]counsels of the hearts. ^(D)Then each one’s praise will come from God.