Psalm 139:23-24 – Self-Examination and Surrender to God

Psalm 139:23-24 is a prayer of self-examination and surrender to God. The psalmist invites God to search his heart, reveal his sinful ways, and lead him into everlasting life. It is a call to align with God’s purposes and allow Him to transform us from the inside out.

Psalm 139:23-24 NIV

Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

Psalm 139:23-24 Commentaries

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Psalm 139:23-24 KJV Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if [there be any] wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

Psalm 139:23-24 NLT Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.

Psalm 139:23-24 ESV Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!

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