Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 17:3 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Psalms 17:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 17 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.”
Psalms 17:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 17:3
David submits to God's testing: 'You have tried my heart.' The Hebrew 'bachan' (tried/tested) suggests refining metal. God's night visitation and testing by fire found nothing—David resolved that his mouth would not transgress. This parallels Job's confidence in divine testing (Job 23:10) and anticipates Peter's teaching that trials prove faith's genuineness (1 Peter 1:7). Reformed theology sees trials as God's sanctifying means.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 17:3
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“I shall come forth like gold.”
“Yahweh”
“when he had come”
“I will watch my ways, so that I don't sin with my tongue. I will keep my mouth with a bridle while the wicked is before me.”
“God”
“and in that time”
“and have confirmed it”
“and will refine them as silver is refined”
“you have searched me”