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Psalm 26:2 Test me, O LORD, and try me; examine my heart and mind.
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Test my motives and my heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/26.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Prove me, O LORD, and try me; test my heart and my mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Test me, O LORD, and try me; examine my heart and mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/26.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; Try my mind and my heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Examine me, LORD, and put me to the test; Refine my mind and my heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Examine me, O LORD, and try me; Test my mind and my heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Examine me, O LORD, and try me; Test my mind and my heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Test me, O Yahweh, and try me; Refine my mind and my heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Examine me, O LORD, and try me; Test my heart and my mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Test me, LORD, and try me; examine my heart and mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Test me, LORD, and try me; examine my heart and mind. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Examine me, O Jehovah, and prove me; Try my heart and my mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Test my thoughts and find out what I am like. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Examine me, O LORD, and test me. Look closely into my heart and mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/26.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Examine me and test me, LORD; judge my desires and thoughts. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Examine me, LORD, and inspect me! Test my heart and mind. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Test me, O LORD, and try me; examine my heart and mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Examine me, O LORD, and test me! Evaluate my inner thoughts and motives! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Examine me, LORD, and prove me. Try my heart and my mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Examine me, Yahweh, and prove me. Try my heart and my mind. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Try me, O YHWH, and prove me, "" My reins and my heart [are] purified,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Try me, O Jehovah, and prove me, Purified are my reins and my heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Prove me, O Jehovah, and try me; refine my reins and my heart.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Prove me, O Lord, and try me; burn my reins and my heart. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 25:2>Examine me, Lord, and test me: enkindle my temperament and my heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Examine me, Lord, and test me; search my heart and mind. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Prove me, O LORD, and try me; test my heart and mind.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Prove me, O LORD, and try me; examine my mind and my heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Prove me, LORD JEHOVAH, and test me, and examine my kidneys and my heart.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Examine me, O LORD, and try me; Test my reins and my heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Prove me, O Lord, and try me; purify as with fire my reins and my heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/26-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=2682" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/26.htm">Vindicate Me, O LORD</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>Of David. Vindicate me, O LORD! For I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/974.htm" title="974: bə·ḥā·nê·nî (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- To examine, try. A primitive root; to test; generally and figuratively, to investigate.">Test me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">O LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5254.htm" title="5254: wə·nas·sê·nî (Conj-w:: V-Piel-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- To test, try. A primitive root; to test; by implication, to attempt.">and try me;</a> <a href="/hebrew/6884.htm" title="6884: ṣə·rō·p̄å̄h (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- To smelt, refine, test. A primitive root; to fuse, i.e. Refine.">examine</a> <a href="/hebrew/3629.htm" title="3629: ḵil·yō·w·ṯay (N-fpc:: 1cs) -- A kidney. Feminine of kliy; a kidney; figuratively, the mind.">my heart</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: wə·lib·bî (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">and mind.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>For Your loving devotion is before my eyes, and I have walked in Your truth.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/17-10.htm">Jeremiah 17:10</a></span><br />I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/139-23.htm">Psalm 139:23-24</a></span><br />Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns. / See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the way everlasting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-17.htm">1 Chronicles 29:17</a></span><br />I know, my God, that You test the heart and delight in uprightness. All these things I have given willingly and with an upright heart, and now I have seen Your people who are present here giving joyfully and willingly to You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/17-3.htm">Proverbs 17:3</a></span><br />A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-4.htm">1 Corinthians 4:4-5</a></span><br />My conscience is clear, but that does not vindicate me. It is the Lord who judges me. / Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12-13</a></span><br />For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. / Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/31-6.htm">Job 31:6</a></span><br />let God weigh me with honest scales, that He may know my integrity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/13-5.htm">2 Corinthians 13:5</a></span><br />Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you—unless you fail the test?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/7-9.htm">Psalm 7:9</a></span><br />Put an end to the evil of the wicked, but establish the righteous, O righteous God who searches hearts and minds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/2-23.htm">Revelation 2:23</a></span><br />Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/17-3.htm">Psalm 17:3</a></span><br />You have tried my heart; You have visited me in the night. You have tested me and found no evil; I have resolved not to sin with my mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-7.htm">1 Peter 1:7</a></span><br />so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/3-2.htm">Malachi 3:2-3</a></span><br />But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears? For He will be like a refiner’s fire, like a launderer’s soap. / And He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will present offerings to the LORD in righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-12.htm">James 1:12</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-27.htm">Romans 8:27</a></span><br />And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/7-9.htm">Psalm 7:9</a></b></br> Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/17-3.htm">Psalm 17:3</a></b></br> Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited <i>me</i> in the night; thou hast tried me, <i>and</i> shalt find nothing; I am purposed <i>that</i> my mouth shall not transgress.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/66-10.htm">Psalm 66:10</a></b></br> For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/25-21.htm">Clean</a> <a href="/psalms/17-3.htm">Examine</a> <a href="/psalms/21-9.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/psalms/25-17.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/25-7.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/job/24-25.htm">Prove</a> <a href="/psalms/12-6.htm">Purified</a> <a href="/psalms/16-7.htm">Reins</a> <a href="/job/41-15.htm">Scales</a> <a href="/psalms/11-5.htm">Test</a> <a href="/psalms/18-30.htm">Tested</a> <a href="/psalms/21-11.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/psalms/11-5.htm">Try</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/26-6.htm">Clean</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-10.htm">Examine</a> <a href="/psalms/29-7.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/psalms/27-3.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/31-12.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/psalms/139-23.htm">Prove</a> <a href="/psalms/73-13.htm">Purified</a> <a href="/psalms/73-21.htm">Reins</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-21.htm">Scales</a> <a href="/psalms/66-10.htm">Test</a> <a href="/psalms/66-10.htm">Tested</a> <a href="/psalms/33-10.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/psalms/78-18.htm">Try</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 26</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/26-1.htm">David resorts to God in confidence of his integrity</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/26.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/26.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Test me, O LORD, and try me;</b><br>This phrase reflects a deep desire for divine scrutiny and purification. The psalmist, traditionally understood to be David, seeks God's examination, indicating a confidence in his integrity and a willingness to be corrected. The request for testing is reminiscent of the refining process of metals, where impurities are removed through intense heat. This metaphor is used elsewhere in Scripture, such as in <a href="/malachi/3-2.htm">Malachi 3:2-3</a>, where God is described as a refiner and purifier. The call for testing also echoes Job's plea for God to weigh him in honest scales (<a href="/job/31-6.htm">Job 31:6</a>), highlighting a theme of righteousness and integrity before God.<p><b>examine my heart and mind.</b><br>The heart and mind in Hebrew thought encompass the totality of one's inner being, including emotions, thoughts, and will. The psalmist's request for examination suggests a desire for God to look beyond outward actions to the true intentions and motivations. This aligns with <a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a>, where God tells Samuel that He looks at the heart rather than outward appearances. The heart and mind are often seen as the seat of moral and spiritual life, and the psalmist's plea for examination indicates a pursuit of holiness and alignment with God's will. This introspective request is a precursor to the New Testament emphasis on internal transformation, as seen in <a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a>, where believers are called to be transformed by the renewing of their minds.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of this psalm, King David, is seeking God's examination of his integrity and righteousness. He is known for his deep relationship with God and his desire to live according to God's will.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, who is being called upon by David to test and examine him. This reflects David's trust in God's righteous judgment.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/heart_and_mind.htm">Heart and Mind</a></b><br>These represent the inner being of a person. In Hebrew, "heart" (lev) often refers to the center of emotions, will, and intellect, while "mind" (kilyah) can be understood as the seat of thought and reflection.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_divine_examination.htm">The Importance of Divine Examination</a></b><br>Seeking God's examination is an act of humility and trust. It acknowledges that God knows us better than we know ourselves.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_the_inner_life.htm">Integrity in the Inner Life</a></b><br>True integrity involves both the heart and mind. Our thoughts and emotions should align with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/openness_to_god's_correction.htm">Openness to God's Correction</a></b><br>Inviting God to test us means being open to His correction and guidance. It is a willingness to change and grow in righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_righteous_judgment.htm">Trust in God's Righteous Judgment</a></b><br>Trusting God to examine us reflects confidence in His just and loving nature. We can be assured that His judgments are for our good.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_transparently_before_god.htm">Living Transparently Before God</a></b><br>Living with transparency before God leads to a life of authenticity and spiritual growth. It encourages us to live consistently with our faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 26</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_intuition.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on intuition?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_meaning_of_psalm_139_23.htm">What is the meaning of Psalm 139:23?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/purpose_of_the_bronze_laver.htm">What was the purpose of the bronze laver?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_emphasize_hand_washing_in_psalm_26_6.htm">(Psalm 26:6) If ritual hand washing cannot truly cleanse sin, why does the psalmist emphasize this outward act? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/26.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(</span>2<span class= "ital">)</span> <span class= "bld">Try.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">purify, </span>according to the right reading. LXX., <span class= "ital">try by fire.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Examine me, O Lord, and prove me</span>. He desires to be examined and proved - tested, as a metal is tested (comp. <a href="/psalms/17-3.htm">Psalm 17:3</a>) - that his sincerity may fully appear. <span class="cmt_word">Try my reins and my heart</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> my emotional and my intellectual natures. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/26-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Test me,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּחָנֵ֣נִי</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḥā·nê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_974.htm">Strong's 974: </a> </span><span class="str2">To test, to investigate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and try me;</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנַסֵּ֑נִי</span> <span class="translit">(wə·nas·sê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5254.htm">Strong's 5254: </a> </span><span class="str2">To test, to attempt</span><br /><br /><span class="word">examine</span><br /><span class="heb">צָרְפָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṣā·rə·p̄āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6884.htm">Strong's 6884: </a> </span><span class="str2">To smelt, refine, test</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my heart</span><br /><span class="heb">כִלְיוֹתַ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(ḵil·yō·w·ṯay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3629.htm">Strong's 3629: </a> </span><span class="str2">A kidney, the mind</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and mind.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלִבִּֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lib·bî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/26-2.htm">Psalm 26:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/26-2.htm">Psalm 26:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/26-2.htm">Psalm 26:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/26-2.htm">Psalm 26:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/26-2.htm">Psalm 26:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/26-2.htm">Psalm 26:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/26-2.htm">Psalm 26:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/26-2.htm">Psalm 26:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/26-2.htm">Psalm 26:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/26-2.htm">Psalm 26:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/26-2.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 26:2 Examine me Yahweh and prove me (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/26-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 26:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 26:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/26-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 26:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 26:3" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>