1 Chronicles 29:17
I well know, O my God, that you test everyone's heart and are pleased with people of integrity. In honesty and sincerity I have willingly given all this to you. I have seen how your people who are gathered here have been happy to bring offerings to you.
1 Chronicles 28:9
You my son Solomon, learn to know your father's God. Serve Jehovah wholeheartedly and willingly because he searches every heart and understands every thought we have. If you dedicate your life to serving him, he will accept you. On the other hand if you abandon him, he will reject you from then on.
1 Samuel 16:7
But Jehovah said to Samuel: Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature. I have rejected him. God does not see as man sees. Man looks at the outward appearance. Jehovah looks at the heart (inner man).
Proverbs 11:20
Those who are of a perverse heart are abomination to Jehovah. The way of the upright is his delight.
Jeremiah 17:10
I, Jehovah, search the heart and examine the mind (inner man). I give to each man according to his ways, according to the results of his deeds.
Deuteronomy 8:2
Remember the forty years Jehovah your God led you in the wilderness. He did this in order to humble you and test you. He wanted to know what was in your heart. Whether you would obey his commandments.
1 Chronicles 29:9
The people gave willingly to Jehovah and were happy that so much had been given. King David also was extremely happy.
Psalm 7:9
Let the evil of the wicked come to an end. Establish the righteous, you who test the minds and hearts, O righteous God.
Psalm 15:2
The one who walks with integrity and does what is righteous. He speaks the truth in his heart.
Psalm 51:6
Yet, you desire truth from the secret person within me. Deep down inside me teach me wisdom.
Proverbs 15:8-9
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah! The prayer of the upright is his delight.
Proverbs 16:2
All the ways of a man are pure (clean) in his own eyes. But Jehovah weighs the motives.
Proverbs 17:3
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold but Jehovah proves the heart.
Proverbs 21:2
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Jehovah measures the hearts.
John 1:47
Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him. He said: Look an Israelite indeed. There is no deceit in him!
Acts 24:16
I exercise myself always, to have a conscience void of offense toward God and toward men.
2 Corinthians 1:12
This is our pride and testimony of conscience. In holiness and Godly sincerity we behaved ourselves in the world, and more abundantly toward you. It was not by fleshly wisdom but by the grace of God.
1 Thessalonians 2:10
You and God are witnesses, how devoutly and righteously, without blame, we behaved toward you who believe!
Hebrews 4:12
The Word of God is alive and active and sharper than any two-edged sword. (Ephesians 6:17) It separates the physical person from the spiritual person, of both joints and marrow. And it can discern (judge) the thoughts and intentions of the heart. (John 12:48)
Revelation 2:23
I will kill her children with deadly plague. Then all the congregations will know that I am the one who searches hearts and minds. I will reward each of you for what you have done.