²³ Search me,^(A) God, and know my heart;^(B)
    test me and know my anxious thoughts.

¹¹ Death and Destruction^[a] lie open before the Lord^(A)—
    how much more do human hearts!^(B)

³ The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold,^(A)
    but the Lord tests the heart.^(B)

²⁰ But you, Lord Almighty, who judge righteously^(A)
    and test the heart^(B) and mind,^(C)
let me see your vengeance^(D) on them,
    for to you I have committed my cause.

¹⁰ “I the Lord search the heart^(A)
    and examine the mind,^(B)
to reward^(C) each person according to their conduct,
    according to what their deeds deserve.”^(D)