Psalm 44:21

Israel's Complaint

²⁰ If we had forgotten the name of our God or lifted our hands to a foreign god, ²¹ wouldn't God find out since he knows the secrets of the heart? ²² For your sake we are being killed all day long. We are thought of as sheep to be slaughtered.

Secrets of 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.

Job 31:4

He watches my life, observing every one of my actions, does he not?"

Job 31:14

what will I do when God stands up to act? When he asks the questions, how will I answer him?

Job 34:21-22

Yes, Job, his eyes constantly watch the behavior of human beings; he carefully observes their every step.

Joshua 22:22-23

"The God of gods, the LORD, the God of gods, the LORD is the one who knows! And may Israel itself be aware that if this was an act of rebellion or an act of treachery against the LORD, may he not deliver us today!

Psalm 139:1-24

LORD, you have examined me; you have known me.

Ecclesiastes 12:14

For God will judge every deed, along with every secret, whether good or evil.

Jeremiah 23:24

If a person hides himself in secret places, will I not see him?" declares the LORD. "I fill the heavens and the earth, do I not?" declares the LORD.

Romans 2:16

on that day when God, through Jesus the Messiah, will judge people's secrets according to my gospel.

1 Corinthians 4:5

Therefore, stop judging prematurely, before the Lord comes, for he will bring to light what is now hidden in darkness and reveal the motives of our hearts. Then each person will receive his praise from God.

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.