Psalms 11:5

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“The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked; His soul hates the lover of violence.”

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BSBPD

“The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked; His soul hates the lover of violence.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“The Lord trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“Jehovah trieth the righteous; But the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“Jehovah the righteous doth try. And the wicked and the lover of violence, Hath His soul hated,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Psalms 11:5 — 19 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 22:1Some time later God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he answered.
  2. Psalms 5:4For You are not a God who delights in wickedness; no evil can dwell with You.
  3. Psalms 5:6You destroy those who tell lies; the LORD abhors the man of bloodshed and deceit.
  4. Psalms 7:9Put an end to the evil of the wicked, but establish the righteous, O righteous God who searches hearts and minds.
  5. Psalms 10:3For the wicked man boasts in the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the LORD.
  6. Psalms 17:3You have tried my heart; You have visited me in the night. You have tested me and found no evil; I have resolved not to sin with my mouth.
  7. Psalms 21:8Your hand will apprehend all Your enemies; Your right hand will seize those who hate You.
  8. Psalms 26:2Test me, O LORD, and try me; examine my heart and mind.
  9. Psalms 139:1O LORD, You have searched me and known me.
  10. Psalms 139:23Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns.
  11. Proverbs 6:16There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him:
  12. Jeremiah 12:8My inheritance has become to Me like a lion in the forest. She has roared against Me; therefore I hate her.
  13. Jeremiah 20:12O LORD of Hosts, who examines the righteous, who sees the heart and mind, let me see Your vengeance upon them, for to You I have committed my cause.
  14. Zechariah 11:8And in one month I dismissed three shepherds. My soul grew impatient with the flock, and their souls also detested me.
  15. Zechariah 13:9This third I will bring through the fire;I will refine them like silverand test them like gold.They will call on My name,and I will answer them.I will say, ‘They are My people,’and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God.’”
  16. Malachi 3:3And He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will present offerings to the LORD in righteousness.
  17. James 1:12Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
  18. 1 Peter 1:7so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
  19. 1 Peter 4:12Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you.

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