Psalms 11:5
The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked; His soul hates the lover of violence.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
In Context
6On the wicked He will rain down fiery coals and sulfur; a scorching wind will be their portion.
Cross References
Genesis 22:1Some time later God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he answered.
Psalms 5:6You destroy those who tell lies; the LORD abhors the man of bloodshed and deceit.
Psalms 10:3For the wicked man boasts in the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the LORD.
Psalms 21:8Your hand will apprehend all Your enemies; Your right hand will seize those who hate You.
Psalms 139:1For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, You have searched me and known me.
Proverbs 6:16There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him:
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 →