15 occurrences in 12 translations

'Try' in the Bible

You men, how long will you try to turn my honor into shame? How long will you love what is worthless and search for what is deceptive? (Selah)

Verse ConceptsFalse GodsUseless ThingsTrust, Lack OfAvoiding DeceitLoving EvilPsalm Interjections

Oh, let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous [those in right standing with You];For the righteous God tries the hearts and minds.

Verse ConceptsGod, As JudgeGod, Righteousness OfImagination, Inward DesiresGod Testing PeopleGod Establishes UsGod Knowing the Human HeartEmotionswickednessmotives

With all my strength I will say, "O Lord, who can compare to you? You rescue the oppressed from those who try to overpower them; the oppressed and needy from those who try to rob them."

Verse ConceptsThe NeedyBad LeadershipBonesGod, The ProviderOppression, God's Attitude ToPoverty, Remedies ForPoverty, SpiritualRescueGod And The PoorCaring For OthersAnatomyWho Is Like God?

For they do not try to make peace with others, but plan ways to deceive those who are unsuspecting.

Verse ConceptsClaimsDeception In Fallen Human NatureQuietnessPeace, In The WickedDeceitful TonguesNo Peace

Those who seek my life try to entrap me; those who want to harm me speak destructive words; all day long they say deceitful things.

Verse ConceptsDeception In Fallen Human NaturePersecution, Forms OfEvil PlansTrapCharacter Of WickedMan TrappingAll DayAttempting To Kill Me

LORD, my God, You have done great things: marvelous works and your thoughts toward us. There is no one who compares to you! I will try to recite your actions, even though there are too many to number.

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

And they try God in their heart, To ask food for their lust.

Verse ConceptsSatan, As TempterTestingRequesting FoodTesting God

Yea, they turn back, and try God, And the Holy One of Israel have limited.

Verse ConceptsGod, Patience OfSinning RepeatedlyTesting GodTestslimitationsevangelising

In distress thou hast called and I deliver thee, I answer thee in the secret place of thunder, I try thee by the waters of Meribah. Selah.

Verse ConceptsPrayer, Answers ToThunderGod AnsweredPsalm InterjectionsGod Answered PrayerThunder Showing God's Presence

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