Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
then hear from heaven, the place where you reside, and forgive, repaying each person according to all of his ways, since you know their hearts for you alone know the hearts of all human beings
New American Standard Bible
then hear in heaven Your dwelling place, and forgive and act and render to each according to all his ways,
King James Version
Then hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place, and forgive, and do, and give to every man according to his ways, whose heart thou knowest; (for thou, even thou only, knowest the hearts of all the children of men;)
Holman Bible
and may You forgive, act, and repay the man,
according to all his ways, since You know his heart,
for You alone know every human heart,
A Conservative Version
then hear thou in heaven thy dwelling-place, and forgive, and do, and render to every man according to all his ways, whose heart thou know (for thou, even thou only, know the hearts of all the sons of men),
American Standard Version
then hear thou in heaven thy dwelling-place, and forgive, and do, and render unto every man according to all his ways, whose heart thou knowest; (for thou, even thou only, knowest the hearts of all the children of men;)
Amplified
then hear in heaven Your dwelling place, and forgive and act and give to each according to his ways, whose heart (mind) You know, for You and You alone know the hearts of all the children of men,
Bible in Basic English
Give ear in heaven your living-place, acting in mercy; and give to every man whose secret heart is open to you, the reward of all his ways; for you, and you only, have knowledge of the hearts of all the children of men:
Darby Translation
then hear thou in the heavens, the settled place of thy dwelling, and forgive, and do, and render unto every man according to all his ways, whose heart thou knowest (for thou, thou only, knowest the hearts of all the children of men),
Julia Smith Translation
Wilt thou hear in the heavens thy prepared dwelling, and forgive and do, and give to a man according to all his ways? for thou wilt know his heart; for thou wilt know alone the heart of all the sons of men:
King James 2000
Then hear you in heaven your dwelling place, and forgive, and act, and give to every man according to his ways, whose heart you know; (for you, even you only, know the hearts of all the children of men;)
Lexham Expanded Bible
then you shall hear in heaven the place of your dwelling, and you shall forgive and act and give to the man whose heart you know, according to all his ways, for you alone know the heart of all the sons of man.
Modern King James verseion
then hear in Heaven Your dwelling-place, and forgive, and do, and give to every man according to all his ways, whose heart You know. For You, You only, know the hearts of all the sons of Adam.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And be merciful, and work, and give every man according to his ways - even as thou only knowest every man's heart, for thou knowest the hearts of all the children of Adam -
NET Bible
then listen from your heavenly dwelling place, forgive their sin, and act favorably toward each one based on your evaluation of his motives. (Indeed you are the only one who can correctly evaluate the motives of all people.)
New Heart English Bible
then hear in heaven, your dwelling place, and forgive, and do, and render to every man according to all his ways, whose heart you know; (for you, even you only, know the hearts of all the children of men;)
The Emphasized Bible
then wilt, thou thyself, hear in the heavens, in the settled place of thine abode, and forgive and act, and give unto every man according to all his ways, whose heart thou wilt know, - for, thou thyself alone, knowest the heart of all the sons of men;
Webster
Then hear thou in heaven thy dwelling-place, and forgive, and do, and give to every man according to his ways, whose heart thou knowest; (for thou, even thou only, knowest the hearts of all the children of men;)
World English Bible
then hear in heaven, your dwelling place, and forgive, and do, and render to every man according to all his ways, whose heart you know; (for you, even you only, know the hearts of all the children of men;)
Youngs Literal Translation
then Thou dost hear in the heavens, the settled place of Thy dwelling, and hast forgiven, and hast done, and hast given to each according to all his ways, whose heart Thou knowest, (for Thou hast known -- Thyself alone -- the heart of all the sons of man),
Themes
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Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As discerning the thoughts of the heart
Church » For other leaders » Prayer for
Dedication » Subjects of » Temple of solomon
Family » Parental prayers » Prayer
Heart » The lord knowing the heart
intercession » Additional instances of » Solomon, for israel
Jerusalem » The lord choosing jerusalem
Jerusalem » What shall be put in jerusalem
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Name » A place being established for the name of the lord
Secret prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Private devotions of Christ
Solomon » In erection of the temple 1ki 5; 6 » In his prayer of dedication
The First Temple » Solemnly dedicated to God by solomon
United prayer » Select readings
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Kings 8:39
Verse Info
Context Readings
Solomon's Prayer To Yahweh
38 whatever prayer or request is made, no matter whether it's made by a single man or by all of your people Israel, each praying out of his own hurting heart and anguish and stretching out his hands toward this Temple, 39 then hear from heaven, the place where you reside, and forgive, repaying each person according to all of his ways, since you know their hearts for you alone know the hearts of all human beings 40 so they will fear you every day and live on the surface of the land that you have given to our ancestors.
Phrases
Cross References
1 Chronicles 28:9
"Now as for you, my son Solomon, get to know the God of your father. Serve him with a sound heart and a devoted soul, because the LORD is searching every heart, every plan and thought. He will be found by you, assuming you are seeking him, but if you abandon him, he will abandon you forever.
1 Samuel 16:7
The LORD told Samuel, "Don't look at his appearance or his height, for I've rejected him. Truly, God does not see what man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart."
Jeremiah 17:10
I am the LORD who searches the heart, who tests the inner depths to give to each person according to what he deserves, according to the fruit of his deeds.
Acts 1:24
Then they prayed, "Lord, you know the hearts of all people. Show us which one of these two men you have chosen
1 Kings 8:32
then listen in heaven, act, and judge your servants, condemning the wicked by bringing back to him the consequences of his choices and by justifying the righteous by recompensing him according to his righteousness.
1 Kings 8:36
then hear in heaven and forgive the sin of your servants and of your people Israel. Indeed, teach them the best way to live and send rain on your land that you have given to your people as an inheritance.
2 Chronicles 6:30
then hear from heaven, the place where you reside, and forgive, repaying each person according to all of his ways, since you know their hearts for you alone know the hearts of human beings
Psalm 11:4-5
The LORD is in his holy Temple; the LORD's throne is in the heavens. His eyes see, his glance examines humanity.
Psalm 18:20-26
The LORD will reward me because I am righteous; because my hands are clean he will restore me;
Psalm 28:4
Reward them according to their deeds; according to the evil of their actions. Reward them based on what they do; give them what they deserve.
Jeremiah 32:19
You are great in regards to your purposes and mighty in regards to your works. Your eyes are open to everything that people do, and will reward each one according to their ways and just as their actions deserve.
Ezekiel 18:30
"Therefore, Israel, I'm going to judge you according to the behavior of each and every one of you," declares the Lord GOD. "So repent and turn from all your sins so that sin won't keep on being a stumbling block for you.
John 2:24-25
Jesus, however, did not entrust himself to them, because he knew all people
John 21:17
Jesus told him, "Take care of my sheep." He asked him a third time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Peter was deeply hurt that he had asked him a third time, "Do you love me?" So he told him, "Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you!"
Hebrews 4:12-13
For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul and spirit, joints and marrow, as it judges the thoughts and purposes of the heart.
Revelation 2:23
I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches minds and hearts. I will reward each of you as your actions deserve.
Revelation 22:12
"See! I am coming soon! My reward is with me to repay everyone according to his behavior.