KJV ORIGINAL
I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
I the LORD examine people's hearts and test their deepest thoughts and feelings, so I can give each person what they deserve based on how they live and the results of their actions.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is saying that He sees into everyone's heart and mind, and will judge each person fairly based on their actual behavior and its consequences.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah spoke these words during a time when the people of Judah were facing judgment for their unfaithfulness to God. The prophet was addressing a nation that appeared religious on the outside but had hearts far from God. This declaration reminded them that God sees beyond external appearances to the true condition of their hearts.
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