Jeremiah 17:10

Translations

Modern

I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve.

Traditional

I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.

Literal

I, YHWH, am the One searching the heart and testing the kidneys, even to give to each man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his deeds.

Latin

Ego Dominus scrutans cor, et probans renes: qui do unicuique juxta viam suam, et juxta fructum adinventionum suarum.

Original

Hebrew

English

I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve.

Notes

Jeremiah 17:9–10

By nature, the human heart can be deceitful and very wicked. Only the Lord truly understands its depth.

Jeremiah 17:5–10

This meditation contrasts the foolishness of trusting in humans with the wisdom of trusting in the Lord.

Theme notes and profiles

God’s Judgment of His People

Events

Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC

Related verses

1 Samuel 16:7
But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.”
Romans 8:27
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.
Jeremiah 11:20
O LORD of Hosts, who judges righteously, who examines the heart and mind, let me see Your vengeance upon them, for to You I have committed my cause.
Hebrews 4:12–13
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.
Revelation 2:23
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.
Psalm 139:23–24
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns.
Jeremiah 32:19
…the One great in counsel and mighty in deed, whose eyes are on all the ways of the sons of men, to reward each one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his deeds.
Jeremiah 20:12
O LORD of Hosts, who examines the righteous, who sees the heart and mind, let me see Your vengeance upon them, for to You I have committed my cause.
1 Chronicles 28:9
As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.
Galatians 6:7–8
Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return.
Proverbs 17:3
A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.
Matthew 16:27
For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Book of Jeremiah Heart Jeremiah (Person)

Topics

Accountability Denying God Destiny Fruits of the Reward of the Wicked God: Knowledge of Good Fruits Heart: Known to God Heart: Unclassified Scriptures Descriptive of the Seat of the Affections Hearts Judgment: According to Opportunity and Works Loss Our Weakness Punishment: According to Deeds The Heart: God: Searched

Jeremiah 17:10

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