'Heart' in the Bible

Then the people rejoiced because they had given voluntarily, since with a devoted heart they had freely given to the LORD.

And I know, God, that it is you who searches the heart and you who finds pleasure in righteousness. With a righteous heart I have freely given all these things, and now I have seen all of these people of yours giving freely and joyfully to you!

granting to my son Solomon to keep with a devoted heart your commands, your decrees, and your statutes, carrying out all of them, and that he may build the Temple for which I have made the preparations.

if they return to you with all of their heart and with all of their soul in the land where they have been taken captive, as they pray in the direction of their land that you have given to their ancestors and to the city that you have chosen, and to the Temple that I have built for your name,

Furthermore, I have chosen and have set apart for myself this Temple, intending my name to reside there forever. My eyes and my heart will reside there every day.

All the kings of the earth continued to seek audiences with Solomon so they could hear the wise things that God had put in his heart.

He practiced evil by not setting his heart to seek the LORD.

They also entered into a covenant to seek the LORD God of their ancestors with all their heart and soul,

Everybody in Judah was very glad to make their oath, because they had made their vow with all their heart and had sought him with all of their might, and they found him! The LORD also gave them rest in their surrounding lands.

Nevertheless, the high places were not removed from Israel, even though Asa's heart was blameless all of his life.

"You are to carry out your duties in the fear of the LORD, serving him faithfully with your whole heart. No matter what case comes before you from your fellow citizens who live in their own cities, whether it's a dispute between blood relatives or a dispute regarding the Law and the commands, statutes, or verdicts, you are to warn the parties so that they do not become guilty in the LORD's presence and so that anger does not come upon you and your fellow citizens.

Jehu also searched for Ahaziah, had him apprehended while Ahaziah was hiding out in Samaria, and had Ahaziah brought to him. Jehu had Ahaziah executed and buried. It was said of Jehu, "He is the son of Jehoshaphat, who sought the LORD with all of his heart." As a result, there was no one left in the household of Ahaziah strong enough to reign in the kingdom.

He practiced what the LORD considered to be right, but not with a perfect heart.

God also poured out his grace throughout Judah, giving them a dedicated heart to do what the king and princes had decreed according to the message from the LORD.

everyone who prepares his own heart to seek God, the LORD God of his ancestors, even though he does so inconsistent with the laws of consecration."

Everything that Hezekiah began in the service of God's Temple was done according to the Law and to the commandments as he sought his God, worked with all of his heart, and became successful.

But Hezekiah's response wasn't commensurate with what had been done for him because he was arrogant in heart, so wrath came upon him, upon Judah, and upon Jerusalem.

But Hezekiah humbled himself while he was arrogant in heart, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem joined him in this. As a result, the LORD's wrath did not come upon them during Hezekiah's lifetime.

Later on, envoys came from the princes of Babylon to inquire about the miracle that had happened in the land. God left Hezekiah to himself, so that he might make known what was really in Hezekiah's heart.

"Because your heart was sensitive, and you humbled yourself before God when you heard what he had to say about this place and its inhabitants indeed, because you humbled yourself before me, tore your clothes, and cried out to me, I have heard you," declares the LORD.

While standing in his appointed place, the king made a public covenant with the LORD to follow the LORD, to keep his commandments, his testimonies, and his statutes, and to do so with all of his heart and soul, and to carry out what was written in the covenant contained in the book.

Zedekiah rebelled against King Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him swear allegiance in the name of God. Instead, he stiffened his resolve, and hardened his heart, and would not return to the LORD God of Israel.

Then they observed the Festival of Unleavened Bread for seven days with joy, because the LORD had made them glad, turning the heart of the king of Assyria toward them and strengthening them for their work on the Temple of God, the God of Israel.

For Ezra had set his heart to seek the Law of the LORD, to obey it, and to teach God's statutes and judgments in Israel.

Blessed be the LORD God of our ancestors, who placed this decree into the king's heart to beautify the Temple of the LORD in Jerusalem

The king asked me, "Why do you look so troubled, since you're not ill? This cannot be anything else but troubles of the heart."

Then I got up at night, along with a few men with me. I had not confided to any person what my God had put in my heart to do for Jerusalem. Furthermore, there was no other animal with me except for the one I was riding.

Won't they instruct you, and tell you, and bring out words from the heart?

He is wise in heart and strong in will who can be stubborn against him and succeed?

But you've hidden these things in your heart I know this was your purpose:

"Now for you, if you will prepare your heart, spread out your hands to him.

Accept what he has to teach you, and treasure his words in your heart.

If I have stepped away from the way, or if my heart covets whatever my eyes see, or if some other blemish clings to my hands,

"If my heart has been seduced by a woman and I've laid in wait at my friend's door,

if he hadn't thanked me from the bottom of his heart, if he had not been warmed by wool from my sheep,

so that in the depths of my deceived heart I worshipped them with my mouth and hands,

I speak from the innocence of my heart; and my lips will utter what I sincerely know.

"Indeed God is mighty and he doesn't show disrespect; he is mighty and strong of heart.

The godless at heart cherish anger; they won't cry out for help when God afflicts them.

"Now I'll conclude with this: my heart is trembling violently; it feels like it's about to leap from my body!

His heart is as strong as stone, it is as hard as a lower millstone.

You have given me more joy in my heart than at harvest times, when grain and wine abound.

God is my shield, the one who delivers the upright in heart.

I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart, I will declare all your wonderful deeds.

Look, the wicked have bent their bow and placed their arrow on the string, to shoot from the darkness at the upright in heart.

How long must I struggle in my soul at night and have sorrow in my heart during the day? How long will my enemy rise up against me?

As for me, I have trusted in your gracious love, my heart will rejoice in your deliverance.

Therefore, my heart is glad, my whole being rejoices, and my body will dwell securely.

When you probe my heart, and examine me at night; when you refine me, you will find nothing wrong, for I have determined that I will not transgress with my mouth.

The precepts of the LORD are upright, making the heart rejoice. The commandment of the LORD is pure, giving light to the eyes.

May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. To the Director: A Davidic Psalm.

May he give you what your heart desires, and may he fulfill all your plans.

You have granted him the desire of his heart, and have not withheld what his lips requested. Interlude

I am poured out like water; all my bones are out of joint. My heart is like wax, melting within me.

The one who has innocent hands and a pure heart; the person who does not delight in what is false and does not swear an oath deceitfully.

The troubles of my heart have increased; bring me out of my distress!

Examine me, LORD, and inspect me! Test my heart and mind.

If an army encamps against me, my heart will not fear. If a war is launched against me, I will even trust in that situation.

Wait on the LORD. Be courageous, and he will strengthen your heart. Wait on the LORD! Davidic

The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I received help. My heart rejoices, and I give thanks to him with my song.

Be strong, and let your heart be courageous, all you who put your hope in the LORD. A Davidic instruction.

Righteous ones, be glad in the LORD and rejoice! Shout for joy, all of you who are upright in heart!

Indeed, our heart will rejoice in him, because we have placed our trust in his holy name.

But when they were sick, I wore sackcloth, humbled myself with fasting, and prayed from my heart repeatedly for them.

Send forth your gracious love to those who know you, and your righteousness to those who are upright in heart.

Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

But their sword will pierce their own heart, and their bows will be broken!

The instruction of his God is in his heart; his steps will not slip.

My heart pounds, my strength fails me, even the gleam in my eye is gone.

My heart within me became incensed; as I thought about it, the fire burned. Then I spoke out:

I have not ignored your righteousness in my heart; instead, I have proclaimed your faithfulness and deliverance. I have not concealed your gracious love and truthfulness from the great congregation.

The one who comes to visit me speaks lies; in his heart he thinks slanderous things about me and goes around spreading them.

wouldn't God find out since he knows the secrets of the heart?

My heart is overflowing with good news; I speak what I have composed to the king; my tongue is like the pen of an articulate scribe.

God, create a pure heart in me, and renew a right attitude within me.

True sacrifice to God is a broken spirit. A broken and chastened heart, God, you will not despise.

My heart is trembling within me, and the terrors of death have assaulted me.

His mouth is as smooth as butter, while war is in his heart. His words were as smooth as olive oil, while his sword is drawn.

My heart is committed, God, my heart is committed, so I will sing and play music.

As a matter of fact, in your heart you plan iniquities! In the land your hands are violent!

From the end of the earth I will cry to you whenever my heart is overwhelmed. Place me on the rock that's too high for me.

They plan to cast him down from his exalted position. They delight in lies; their mouth utters blessings, while their heart is cursing. Interlude

People, in every situation put your trust in God; pour out your heart before him; for God is a refuge for us. Interlude

Don't trust in oppression or put false hope in stealing; if you become wealthy, do not set your heart on it.

The righteous rejoiced in the LORD, because they had fled to him for refuge. Let all the upright in heart exult. To the Director: A song. Lyrics by David.

Were I to cherish iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not listen to me.

Insults broke my heart. I despaired and looked for sympathy; but there was none, for comforters, but I found none.

God is indeed good to Israel, to those pure in heart.

I kept my heart pure for nothing and kept my hands clean from guilt.

During the night I remembered my song. I meditate in my heart, and my spirit ponders.

They will not be like the rebellious generation of their ancestors, a rebellious generation, whose heart was not steadfast, and whose spirits were unfaithful to God.

David shepherded them with a devoted heart, and led them with skillful hands. A Psalm of Asaph

I desire and long for the Temple courts of the LORD. My heart and body sing for joy to the living God.

How happy are those whose strength is in you, whose heart is on your path.

Righteousness will be restored with justice, and all the pure of heart will follow it.

I will pay attention to living a life of integrity when will I attain it? I will live with integrity of heart in my house.

Withered like grass, my heart is overwhelmed, and I have even forgotten to eat my food.

like wine that makes the heart of people happy, oil that makes the face glow, and food that sustains people.

My heart is firm, God; I will sing and praise you with my whole being.

Indeed, I am poor and needy, and my heart is wounded within me.