Psalm 11:5
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Proverbs 6:16-19
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16 There are (A)six things that the Lord hates,
(B)seven that are an abomination to him:
17 (C)haughty eyes, (D)a lying tongue,
and (E)hands that shed innocent blood,
18 (F)a heart that devises wicked plans,
(G)feet that make haste to run to evil,
19 (H)a false witness who (I)breathes out lies,
and one who (J)sows discord among brothers.
James 1:12
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12 (A)Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive (B)the crown of life, (C)which God has promised to those who love him.
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1 Peter 4:12
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Suffering as a Christian
12 Beloved, do not be surprised at (A)the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.
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1 Peter 1:7
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7 so that (A)the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes (B)though it is tested by (C)fire—may be found to result in (D)praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
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Psalm 26:2
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Footnotes
- Psalm 26:2 Hebrew test my kidneys and my heart
Psalm 7:9
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9 Oh, let the evil of the wicked come to an end,
and may you establish the righteous—
you who (A)test (B)the minds and hearts,[a]
O righteous God!
Footnotes
- Psalm 7:9 Hebrew the hearts and kidneys
Genesis 22:1
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The Sacrifice of Isaac
22 After these things (A)God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.”
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Psalm 21:8
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8 Your hand will (A)find out all your enemies;
your right hand will find out those who hate you.
Psalm 5:4-5
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4 For you are not a God who delights in wickedness;
evil may not dwell with you.
5 The (A)boastful shall not (B)stand before your eyes;
you (C)hate all evildoers.
Zechariah 11:8
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8 In one month (A)I destroyed the three shepherds. But I became impatient with them, and they also detested me.
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Jeremiah 12:8
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8 (A)My heritage has become to me
like a lion in the forest;
she has lifted up her voice against me;
therefore I hate her.
Psalm 139:23-24
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23 Search me, O God, and know my heart!
(A)Try me and know my thoughts![a]
24 And see if there be any grievous way in me,
and (B)lead me in (C)the way everlasting![b]
Footnotes
- Psalm 139:23 Or cares
- Psalm 139:24 Or in the ancient way (compare Jeremiah 6:16)
Psalm 139:1
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Search Me, O God, and Know My Heart
To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.
139 O Lord, you have (A)searched me and known me!
Psalm 17:3
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3 You have (A)tried my heart, you have (B)visited me by (C)night,
you have (D)tested me, and you will find nothing;
I have purposed that my mouth will not transgress.
Psalm 10:3
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3 For the wicked (A)boasts of the desires of his soul,
and the one greedy for gain (B)curses[a] and (C)renounces the Lord.
Footnotes
- Psalm 10:3 Or and he blesses the one greedy for gain
Malachi 3:3
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3 He will sit (A)as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, and they will bring (B)offerings in righteousness to the Lord.[a]
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- Malachi 3:3 Or and they will belong to the Lord, bringers of an offering in righteousness
Zechariah 13:9
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9 And (A)I will put this third into the fire,
and refine them as one refines silver,
and test them as gold is tested.
(B)They will call upon my name,
and (C)I will answer them.
(D)I will say, ‘They are my people’;
and they will say, ‘The Lord is my God.’”
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