Psalms 11:5
The Lord proveth the righteous; but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
In Context
Cross References
Genesis 22:1And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and he said unto him, Abraham, and he said, Behold, here am I.
Psalms 5:6(5:7) Thou wilt destroy those that speak lies: the man of blood and deceit the Lord abhorreth.
Psalms 10:3For the wicked boasteth of the longing of his soul, and the robber blesseth himself when he hath despised the Lord.
Psalms 21:8(21:9) Thy hand will reach all thy enemies: thy right hand will reach those that hate thee.
Psalms 139:1“To the chief musician, by David, a psalm.” O Lord! thou hast searched me through, and thou knowest [me].
Proverbs 6:16Six things there are which the Lord hateth; and seven are an abomination unto his spirit:
Matthew Henry on Psalms 11:5-7
4 The Lord is in his holy temple, the Lord 's throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men. 5 The Lord trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth. 6 Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and a horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup. 7 For the righteous Lord loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright. The shaking of a tree (they say) makes it take the deeper and faster root. The attempt of… Read the whole commentary →