Psalm 139:21-24 Part 2 of 2

O LORD, shouldn't I hate those who hate you?

    Shouldn't I despise those who oppose you?

Yes, I hate them with total hatred,

    for your enemies are my enemies. 

 

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. 

     

Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.

Psalm 26:2  

Put me on trial, LORD, and cross-examine me.

    Test my motives and my heart.  (see all Psalm 26)

Job 31:6  

"Let God weigh me on the scales of justice,

    for he knows my integrity."  (see all Job 31)

1 Samuel 16:7  

    But the LORD said to Samuel, "Don't judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The LORD doesn't see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."  

(see 1 Samuel 16:1-13)

Psalm 7:9  

End the evil of those who are wicked,

    and defend the righteous.

For you look deep within the mind and heart,

    O righteous God.  (see all Psalm 7)

Proverbs 17:3  

Fire tests the purity of silver and gold,

    but the LORD tests the heart.

Revelation 2:23  

"I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches out the thoughts and intentions of every person. And I will give to each of you whatever you deserve."  (see Revelation 2:18-29)

 

Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.  

Psalm 5:8  

Lead me in the right path, O LORD,

    or my enemies will conquer me.

Make your way plain for me to follow.  (see all Psalm 5)

Psalm 23:2  

He lets me rest in green meadows;

    he leads me beside peaceful streams.  (see all Psalm 23)

Psalm 143:10  

Teach me to do your will,

    for you are my God.

May your gracious Spirit lead me forward

    on a firm footing.  (see all Psalm 143)

Psalm 16:11  

You will show me the way of life,

    granting me the joy of your presence

    and the pleasures of living with you forever.  (see all Psalm 16)

Psalm 1:6  

For the LORD watches over the path of the godly,

    but the path of the wicked leads to destruction.  (see all Psalm 1) 

     

(parentheses are mine)

 

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