Verse 17

I know, my God, that you test the heart and are pleased with integrity. In the uprightness of my heart, I have freely offered all these things; and now I have seen your people, who are present here, joyfully and willingly give to you.

Other Translations

• GT, oversatt fra Hebraisk

  Jeg vet, min Gud, at du prøver hjertet og har behag i oppriktighet. Med et oppriktig hjerte har jeg frivillig gitt alt dette, og nå har jeg med glede sett ditt folk, som er til stede her, villig gi deg offergaver.

• Moderne oversettelse av Bibelen fra 1611 KJV med hebraisk kontekst

  Jeg vet, min Gud, at du prøver hjertet og har glede i oppriktighet. Som for meg, i hjertets oppriktighet, har jeg gitt alt dette villig. Nå har jeg sett ditt folk, som er her, villig gi til deg med glede.

• Norsk King James

  Jeg vet også, min Gud, at du prøver hjertet, og har glede i oppriktighet. Når det gjelder meg, i mitt oppriktige hjerte har jeg villig gjort alt dette; og nå har jeg sett med glede ditt folk, som er til stede her, tilby villig til deg.

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  Min Gud, jeg vet at du prøver hjertet og gleder deg over oppriktighet. Derfor har jeg i hjertets oppriktighet gitt alt dette frivillig, og nå har jeg sett med glede hvordan ditt folk, som er her, har gitt til deg av fri vilje.

• Oversettelse av hebraiske Bibeltekster til moderne norsk bokmål

  "Jeg vet, min Gud, at du prøver hjertene og gleder deg over oppriktighet. Med et oppriktig hjerte har jeg frivillig gitt alt dette. Nå har jeg gledet meg over å se at ditt folk, som er til stede her, gir villig til deg."

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  «Jeg vet også, min Gud, at du prøver hjertet og har glede i oppriktighet. Som for meg, har jeg i hjertets oppriktighet gitt alle disse tingene, og nå har jeg sett med glede ditt folk som er her, som gir villig til deg.»

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  Jeg vet også, min Gud, at du prøver hjertet og setter pris på rettskaffenhet. Med et oppriktig hjerte har jeg villig gitt alt dette, og nå ser jeg med glede at ditt folk som er samlet her, ofrer seg for deg.

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  «Jeg vet også, min Gud, at du prøver hjertet og har glede i oppriktighet. Som for meg, har jeg i hjertets oppriktighet gitt alle disse tingene, og nå har jeg sett med glede ditt folk som er her, som gir villig til deg.»

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  Jeg vet, min Gud, at du prøver hjertet og er glad i rettskaffenhet. I rettskaffenhet i mitt hjerte har jeg frivillig gitt alt dette, og nå har jeg sett ditt folk frivillig gi deg med glede.

• GT, oversatt fra hebraisk Aug2024

  Jeg vet, min Gud, at du gransker hjertet, og at det behager deg oppriktighet. I mitt hjertes oppriktighet har jeg gitt alle disse ting, og nå med glede har jeg sett ditt folk som er her, villig gi til deg.

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  Og, min Gud! jeg veed, at du prøver Hjerter og haver Behagelighed til Oprigtigheder; (derfor) haver jeg i mit Hjertes Oprigtighed givet alle disse Ting frivilligen, og haver nu med Glæde seet dit Folk, som her fandtes, at det haver givet dig frivilligen.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.

• KJV 1769 norsk

  Jeg vet også, min Gud, at du prøver hjertet, og har glede i rettskaffenhet. Som for meg, i rettskaffenhetens oppriktighet har jeg villig gitt alle disse tingene, og nå har jeg sett med glede ditt folk, som er til stede her, tilby villig til deg.

• KJV1611 - Moderne engelsk

  I know also, my God, that You test the heart, and have pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now I have seen with joy Your people, who are present here, to offer willingly to You.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  Jeg vet også, min Gud, at du prøver hjertet og har glede i oppriktigheten. Som for meg, i oppriktigheten av mitt hjerte har jeg frivillig gitt alle disse: og nå har jeg sett med glede ditt folk, som her er til stede, gi frivillig til deg.

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  Jeg vet, min Gud, at du prøver hjertet, og at du gleder deg over ærlighet; jeg har, med et helt hjerte, frivillig gitt alle disse tingene: og nå har jeg sett med glede hvordan ditt folk, som er her funnet, har tilbudt seg frivillig til deg.

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  Jeg vet også, min Gud, at du prøver hjertet, og har glede i rettferd. Når det gjelder meg, har jeg, i hjertets oppriktighet, villig ofret alt dette; og nå har jeg med glede sett ditt folk som er her til stede, ofre villig til deg.

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  Og jeg er bevisst, min Gud, at du gransker hjerter og finner glede i rettferdighet. For meg, med et oppriktig hjerte, har jeg gitt frivillig alle disse tingene; og jeg har med glede sett ditt folk som er her gi sine gaver frivillig til deg.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  I knowe my God, that thou tryest the hert, and that vnfaynednes is acceptable vnto the: therfore haue I geue all this with an vnfayned hert, eue with a good wyll, and now haue I had ioye to se thy people (which here are present) offre with a fre wyll vnto the.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  I knowe also, my God, that thou tryest the heart, and hast pleasure in righteousnesse: I haue offred willingly in the vprightnesse of mine heart all these things: now also haue I seene thy people which are found here, to offer vnto thee willingly with ioy.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  I wot also my God that thou tryest the heartes, and hast pleasure in vnfaynednesse, & in the vnfaonednesse of myne heart I haue wyllingly offered al these thinges: And now haue I seene thy people which are founde here to offer vnto thee wyllyngly, and with gladnesse.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  I know also, my God, that you try the heart, and have pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy your people, that are present here, offer willingly to you.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  `And I have known, my God, that Thou art trying the heart, and uprightness dost desire; I, in the uprightness of my heart, have willingly offered all these: and now, Thy people who are found here I have seen with joy to offer willingly to Thee.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, that are present here, offer willingly unto thee.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  And I am conscious, my God, that you are the searcher of hearts, taking pleasure in righteousness. As for me, with an upright heart I have freely given all these things; and I have seen with joy your people who are here to make their offerings freely to you.

• World English Bible (2000)

  I know also, my God, that you try the heart, and have pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things. Now have I seen with joy your people, that are present here, offer willingly to you.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  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.

Referenced Verses

• 1 Chr 28:9 : 9 And you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him with wholehearted devotion and a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.
• Jer 17:10 : 10 I, the LORD, search the heart and test the mind, to give each person according to his ways, according to the fruit of his deeds.
• 1 Sam 16:7 : 7 But the LORD told Samuel, "Do not look at his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not see as man sees; man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."
• Prov 11:20 : 20 Those with twisted hearts are detestable to the Lord, but His delight is in those whose ways are blameless.
• John 1:47 : 47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward Him and said about him, 'Here truly is an Israelite in whom there is no deceit!'
• 2 Cor 1:12 : 12 For this is our boast: The testimony of our conscience is that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, with integrity and godly sincerity, not relying on worldly wisdom but on God's grace.
• 1 Thess 2:10 : 10 You are witnesses, and so is God, of how devoutly, righteously, and blamelessly we conducted ourselves among you who believe.
• Phlm 1:7 : 7 For I have great joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, my brother.
• Heb 4:12 : 12 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword. It penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
• Rev 2:23 : 23 I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches hearts and minds, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.
• Phlm 1:20 : 20 Yes, brother, may I benefit from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in Christ.
• Acts 24:16 : 16 In this, I strive to always keep my conscience clear before God and people.
• Deut 8:2 : 2 Remember the entire journey the Lord your God has led you on these forty years in the wilderness, to humble and test you in order to know what is in your heart—whether or not you would keep His commandments.
• Prov 15:8-9 : 8 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight. 9 The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.
• Prov 16:2 : 2 All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but the Lord weighs the spirit.
• Prov 17:3 : 3 A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the Lord tests hearts.
• Prov 21:2 : 2 Every person's way seems right in their own eyes, but the LORD evaluates the hearts.
• 1 Chr 29:9 : 9 The people rejoiced at their willing offering, for they had given freely and wholeheartedly to the LORD. And King David also rejoiced greatly.
• Ps 7:9 : 9 The Lord will judge the peoples. Vindicate me, O Lord, according to my righteousness and my integrity.
• Ps 15:2 : 2 The one who walks blamelessly, does what is right, and speaks the truth from his heart.
• Ps 51:6 : 6 Against you, you alone, I have sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you may be justified when you speak and blameless when you judge.