¹⁷I know also, my God, that thou ^ztriest the heart, and ^ahast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen ^bwith joy thy people, which are ^†present here, to offer willingly unto thee.

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z Prov. 17:3. So 1 Sam. 16:7. ch. 28:9.
aSo Prov. 11:20.
bver. 9.
†Heb. found. See Judg. 20:48 marg.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

I know, my God, that you test the heart and have pleasure in uprightness. In the uprightness of my heart I have freely offered all these things, and now I have seen your people, who are present here, offering freely and joyously to you.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

I know, my God, that you test the heart and are pleased with integrity. All these things I have given willingly and with honest intent. And now I have seen with joy how willingly your people who are here have given to you.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

I know, my God, that you test the heart and that you are pleased with what is right. I have willingly given all these things with an upright heart, and now I have seen your people who are present here giving joyfully and willingly to you.

NLTNew Living Translation

I know, my God, that you examine our hearts and rejoice when you find integrity there. You know I have done all this with good motives, and I have watched your people offer their gifts willingly and joyously.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

And I know, my God, that you yourself test the heart and are pleased with uprightness. I, in the uprightness of my heart, have willingly offered all these things, and now with joy I have seen your people who are found here willingly offer to you.