Psalms 11:5
The Lord examines the righteous and wicked, and the lover of violence he hates.
Open English Bible (US)
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 rains coals of fire and brimstone, and their drink will be scorching wind.
Cross References
Genesis 22:1Later the Lord tested Abraham, saying to him, “Abraham”; and he answered, “Here I am.”
Psalms 5:6You destroy all speakers of lies, people of blood and deceit you abhor.
Psalms 10:3For the wicked boasts of their wanton greed; the robber despises the Lord, and curses him,
Psalms 21:8Your hand will reach all your foes, your right hand, all who hate you.
Psalms 139:1O Lord, you search and know me;
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 →