Modern Translations
New International VersionBring to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure-- you, the righteous God who probes minds and hearts.
New Living TranslationEnd the evil of those who are wicked, and defend the righteous. For you look deep within the mind and heart, O righteous God.
English Standard VersionOh, let the evil of the wicked come to an end, and may you establish the righteous— you who test the minds and hearts, O righteous God!
Berean Study BiblePut an end to the evil of the wicked, but establish the righteous, O righteous God who searches hearts and minds.
New American Standard BiblePlease let the evil of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous; For the righteous God puts hearts and minds to the test.
NASB 1995O let the evil of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous; For the righteous God tries the hearts and minds.
NASB 1977O let the evil of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous; For the righteous God tries the hearts and minds.
Amplified BibleOh, 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.
Christian Standard BibleLet the evil of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous. The one who examines the thoughts and emotions is a righteous God.
Holman Christian Standard BibleLet the evil of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous. The One who examines the thoughts and emotions is a righteous God.
Contemporary English VersionYou know every heart and mind, and you always do right. Now make violent people stop, but protect all of us who obey you.
Good News TranslationYou are a righteous God and judge our thoughts and desires. Stop the wickedness of evildoers and reward those who are good.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationLet the evil within wicked people come to an end, but make the righteous person secure, O righteous God who examines thoughts and emotions.
International Standard VersionLet the evil of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous. For you are the righteous God who discerns the inner thoughts.
NET BibleMay the evil deeds of the wicked come to an end! But make the innocent secure, O righteous God, you who examine inner thoughts and motives!