17 occurrences in 12 translations

'Tried' in the Bible

Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.

Verse ConceptsSelf ControlSpeech, Positive Aspects OfTestingVisions At NightPlea Of InnocenceTestsexamsmotivestrying

They repay me evil for the good I have done; though I have tried to do good to them, they hurl accusations at me.

Verse ConceptsInjuryIngratitude, Shown ByPeople OpposedRepaying Evil For GoodDoing The Right ThingEnemy Attacks

Many things, O Yahweh my God, you have done-- your wonderful deeds and your thoughts toward us. There is none to compare with you. If I [tried to] proclaim and tell [of them], they would be too numerous to count.

Verse ConceptsAmazingGod, Perfection OfGuidance, God's Promises OfPlansGod, Works OfUncountableGod's ThoughtsGod's PlanTrusting God's PlanGods PlanWorking For GodThoughtsBeing BeautifulGod's Plan For UsWorking For The Lordworkingsurprisesdeeds

When I tried to understand all this,it seemed hopeless

Verse ConceptsStriving With GodUnintelligibleness

I said, "During the night I will remember the song I once sang; I will think very carefully." I tried to make sense of what was happening.

Verse ConceptsNightRenewed HeartSelf ExaminationExamining Yourself

I gloat in triumph over those who tried to ambush me; I hear the defeated cries of the evil foes who attacked me.

Verse ConceptsdefeatLooking Intently At PeopleEnemy Attacks

where your fathers tested Me;they tried Me, though they had seen what I did.

Verse ConceptsTesting God

Until the time that his word came: the word of the LORD tried him.

Verse ConceptsCharacterMan's Words FulfilledTeststrying

But lusted intensely in the wildernessAnd tempted God [with their insistent desires] in the desert.

Verse ConceptsBacksliding, CausesDesertsSatan, As TempterJudgement In The WildernessTesting God

"You aggressively attacked me and tried to knock me down, but the Lord helped me.

Verse ConceptsPressingAbasing PeopleGod HelpsSupporthurting

If I tried to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand. Even if I finished counting them, I would still have to contend with you.

Verse ConceptsGod, Presence OfGod Always With YouThoughtsGod's Plan For Us

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