²⁷ And he who searches our hearts^(A) knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes^(B) for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.

⁹ “And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion^(A) and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches every heart^(B) and understands every desire and every thought. If you seek him,^(C) he will be found by you; but if you forsake^(D) him, he will reject^(E) you forever.

³⁵ so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.”

¹³ But everything exposed by the light^(A) becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light.