'Thoughts' in the Bible
But the Lord saw that the wickedness of humankind had become great on the earth. Every inclination of the thoughts of their minds was only evil all the time.
"And you, Solomon my son, obey the God of your father and serve him with a submissive attitude and a willing spirit, for the Lord examines all minds and understands every motive of one's thoughts. If you seek him, he will let you find him, but if you abandon him, he will reject you permanently.
I know, my God, that you examine thoughts and are pleased with integrity. With pure motives I contribute all this; and now I look with joy as your people who have gathered here contribute to you.
In the troubling thoughts of the dreams in the night when a deep sleep falls on men,
"This is why my troubled thoughts bring me back -- because of my feelings within me.
"I made a covenant with my eyes; how then could I entertain thoughts against a virgin?
Look, I waited for you to speak; I listened closely to your wise thoughts,while you were searching for words.
May the evil deeds of the wicked come to an end! But make the innocent secure, O righteous God, you who examine inner thoughts and motives!
May my words and my thoughts be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my sheltering rock and my redeemer.
Examine me, O Lord, and test me! Evaluate my inner thoughts and motives!
I want to do what pleases you, my God. Your law dominates my thoughts."
would not God discover it, for he knows one's thoughts?
I will declare a wise saying; I will share my profound thoughts.
We would share personal thoughts with each other; in God's temple we would walk together among the crowd.
They devise unjust schemes; they disguise a well-conceived plot. Man's inner thoughts cannot be discovered.
Their prosperity causes them to do wrong; their thoughts are sinful.
If I had publicized these thoughts, I would have betrayed your loyal followers.
The Lord knows that peoples' thoughts are morally bankrupt.
May my thoughts be pleasing to him! I will rejoice in the Lord.
How difficult it is for me to fathom your thoughts about me, O God! How vast is their sum total!
Examine me, and probe my thoughts! Test me, and know my concerns!
If only you will respond to my rebuke, then I will pour out my thoughts to you and I will make my words known to you.
he plots evil with perverse thoughts in his heart, he spreads contention at all times.
Do not curse a king even in your thoughts, and do not curse the rich while in your bedroom; for a bird might report what you are thinking, or some winged creature might repeat your words.
They are eager to do evil, quick to shed innocent blood. Their thoughts are sinful; they crush and destroy.
"I hate their deeds and thoughts! So I am coming to gather all the nations and ethnic groups; they will come and witness my splendor.
Because of this, the Lord said, "You must repent of such words and thoughts! If you do, I will restore you to the privilege of serving me. If you say what is worthwhile instead of what is worthless, I will again allow you to be my spokesman. They must become as you have been. You must not become like them.
"'This is what the sovereign Lord says: On that day thoughts will come into your mind, and you will devise an evil plan.
"As for you, O king, while you were in your bed your thoughts turned to future things. The revealer of mysteries has made known to you what will take place.
As for me, this mystery was revealed to me not because I possess more wisdom than any other living person, but so that the king may understand the interpretation and comprehend the thoughts of your mind.
Then Daniel (whose name is also Belteshazzar) was upset for a brief time; his thoughts were alarming him. The king said, "Belteshazzar, don't let the dream and its interpretation alarm you." But Belteshazzar replied, "Sir, if only the dream were for your enemies and its interpretation applied to your adversaries!
"This is the conclusion of the matter. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts troubled me greatly, and the color drained from my face. But I kept the matter to myself."
Now immediately, when Jesus realized in his spirit that they were contemplating such thoughts, he said to them, "Why are you thinking such things in your hearts?
Indeed, as a result of him the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed -- and a sword will pierce your own soul as well!"
When Jesus perceived their hostile thoughts, he said to them, "Why are you raising objections within yourselves?
But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man who had the withered hand, "Get up and stand here." So he rose and stood there.
But when Jesus discerned their innermost thoughts, he took a child, had him stand by his side,
But Jesus, realizing their thoughts, said to them, "Every kingdom divided against itself is destroyed, and a divided household falls.
For although they knew God, they did not glorify him as God or give him thanks, but they became futile in their thoughts and their senseless hearts were darkened.
They show that the work of the law is written in their hearts, as their conscience bears witness and their conflicting thoughts accuse or else defend them,
And again, "The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile."
For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any double-edged sword, piercing even to the point of dividing soul from spirit, and joints from marrow; it is able to judge the desires and thoughts of the heart.
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