7-20-06 Psalms 7:9, 10

Psalms 7:9, 10 (KJ21)
O let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, but establish the just; for the righteous God trieth the hearts and souls. My defense is of God, who saveth the upright in heart.
Psalms 7:9, 10 (NAS)
O let the evil of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous; For the righteous God tries the hearts and minds. My shield is with God, Who saves the upright in heart.
Psalms 7:9, 10 (NIVUS)
O righteous God, who searches minds and hearts, bring to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure. My shield is God Most High, who saves the upright in heart.
Psalms 7:9, 10 (NLT)
End the wickedness of the ungodly, but help all those who obey you. For you look deep within the mind and heart, O righteous God. God is my shield, saving those whose hearts are true and right.

Have you ever wished that everything bad and evil in the world was eradicated? You constantly see wicked people afflicting the innocent and guiltless. They cause adversity and distress for others. Their mischief brings harm, misery, sorrow, and grief. You know that they should not go unpunished. You need not despair, for they are already condemned. The Lord God will find them guilty and bring them to an end. Their wicked acts will ultimately fail.

You, however, are a righteous and just man, that God causes to stand erect. He establishes your feet on sure and solid ground. He has appointed you to prosper, for you are faithful and stable. The Lord your God has prepared every provision for you, so that you always have order and peace. You just have to stand fast in what you believe.

The Supreme God, your Father and Judge, will test and examine your heart. Your feelings, your will, and even your intellect will be put on trial. The Lord will investigate to see if He is the center of your life. He wants to know if you are double-hearted. He will show you if your heart is hard or kind. He wants your heart to be full of understanding and wisdom. He wants to control reins of your life; He does not want to give you your head to where and as fast as you want to go, for He desires the best for your life.

In this, however, you need not fear, for Adonai, the Almighty God, is your shield and protector. He is your hedge and defense. You are hidden behind the scales of His armor. He keeps your safe and always gives you victory, for your heart is straight and upright. You are well pleasing to the Lord your God.