“The Lord knows the thoughts of man, that they are but a breath.” – Psalm 94:11
Bible Verses About God Knowing Our Hearts
1. Psalm 139:1-2 – God sees and understands our heart’s intentions.
“O Lord, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar.” – Psalm 139:1-2
2. Jeremiah 17:10 – God examines the heart to reward accordingly.
“I the Lord search the heart and examine the mind, to reward a man according to his conduct, according to what his deeds deserve.” – Jeremiah 17:10
3. Proverbs 21:2 – Our ways may seem right, but God knows the truth.
“Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart.” – Proverbs 21:2
4. 1 Samuel 16:7 – God looks at the heart, not outward appearances.
“But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.'” – 1 Samuel 16:7
5. Matthew 12:34 – Our words reveal what’s in our hearts.
“You brood of vipers! How can you speak good, when you are evil? For out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.” – Matthew 12:34
6. Luke 16:15 – God knows our true intentions.
“And he said to them, ‘You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God.'” – Luke 16:15
7. Psalm 51:10 – A plea for a cleansed and pure heart.
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” – Psalm 51:10
8. Romans 8:27 – The Spirit intercedes for us according to God’s will.
“And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.” – Romans 8:27
9. Hebrews 4:12 – God’s word discerns our thoughts and intentions.
“For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” – Hebrews 4:12
10. Matthew 5:8 – A blessing for those with pure hearts.
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” – Matthew 5:8
11. Jeremiah 29:13 – God can be found when we seek Him wholeheartedly.
“You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.” – Jeremiah 29:13
12. Psalm 44:21 – God knows the secrets of our hearts.
“Would not God discover this? For he knows the secrets of the heart.” – Psalm 44:21
13. Revelation 2:23 – God judges according to our hearts and deeds.
“And I will strike her children dead. And all the churches will know that I am he who searches mind and heart, and I will give to each of you according to your works.” – Revelation 2:23
14. Luke 6:45 – A good person brings good out of their heart.
“The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.” – Luke 6:45
15. Acts 15:8 – God knows our hearts and accepts us.
“And God, who knows the heart, bore witness to them, by giving them the Holy Spirit just as he did to us.” – Acts 15:8
16. 1 Chronicles 28:9 – God searches all hearts and understands motives.
“And you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve him with a whole heart and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches all hearts and understands every plan and thought.” – 1 Chronicles 28:9
17. Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trusting God with all our heart.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
18. 2 Corinthians 5:12 – Boasting in the heart’s sincerity.
“We are not commending ourselves to you again but giving you cause to boast about us, so that you may be able to answer those who boast about outward appearance and not about what is in the heart.” – 2 Corinthians 5:12
19. Ezekiel 36:26 – God can give us a new heart.
“And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.” – Ezekiel 36:26
20. Philippians 4:7 – God’s peace guards our hearts.
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:7
21. Proverbs 4:23 – Guarding our hearts.
“Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” – Proverbs 4:23
22. Psalm 37:4 – Delight in the Lord, and He’ll give us desires.
“Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” – Psalm 37:4
23. 1 Thessalonians 2:4 – Speaking for God, knowing our hearts.
“But just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please man, but to please God who tests our hearts.” – 1 Thessalonians 2:4
24. James 4:8 – Drawing near to God purifies our hearts.
“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” – James 4:8
25. Psalm 73:26 – God is our strength and portion forever.
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” – Psalm 73:26
26. Romans 10:10 – Belief in the heart leads to righteousness.
“For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.” – Romans 10:10
27. Colossians 3:2 – Setting our minds on heavenly things.
“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” – Colossians 3:2
28. Ephesians 6:6 – Serving with a sincere heart.
“Not by the way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart.” – Ephesians 6:6
29. 2 Timothy 2:22 – Pursuing righteousness and faith from the heart.
“So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.” – 2 Timothy 2:22
30. 1 Peter 3:15 – Being prepared to give an answer with gentleness.
“But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.” – 1 Peter 3:15
31. John 3:20 – Our hearts can be condemned by our deeds.
“For whenever our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and he knows everything.” – 1 John 3:20
32. Matthew 15:8 – A reminder of true worship.
“This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.” – Matthew 15:8
33. Proverbs 12:25 – The power of a kind word.
“Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.” – Proverbs 12:25
34. 2 Corinthians 4:6 – The light of knowledge in our hearts.
“For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” – 2 Corinthians 4:6
35. Exodus 35:5 – Giving from the heart for a cause.
“Take from among you a contribution to the Lord. Whoever is of a generous heart, let him bring the Lord’s contribution.” – Exodus 35:5
36. Philippians 1:7 – Holding someone in our hearts.
“It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you in my heart, for you are all partakers with me of grace.” – Philippians 1:7
37. Ezekiel 11:19 – God can give us a new heart.
“And I will give them one heart, and a new spirit I will put within them. I will remove the heart of stone from their flesh and give them a heart of flesh.” – Ezekiel 11:19
38. Proverbs 23:7 – As a man thinks, so is he.
“For he is like one who is inwardly calculating. ‘Eat and drink!’ he says to you, but his heart is not with you.” – Proverbs 23:7
39. Colossians 3:23 – Whatever we do, do it from the heart.
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” – Colossians 3:23
40. Mark 12:30 – Loving God with all our heart.
“And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.” – Mark 12:30
Final Thoughts
Understanding that God knows our hearts is both comforting and motivating. It reminds us that our intentions matter, not just our actions. When we strive to align our hearts with God’s will, we create a closer relationship with Him. Seeking God wholeheartedly can lead to a clean heart, and knowing He understands our struggles helps us fully accept His grace and love.
As we reflect on our daily lives, let’s carry these verses in our hearts and allow them to shape our actions and words. By staying connected with God and pursuing righteousness, we can positively impact ourselves and those around us. We can explore additional encouraging Bible verses about leading others to Christ as we share love and faith.
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