Psalms 11:5
The LORD examines the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and him who loves violence.
World English Bible
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 22:1After these things, God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” He said, “Here I am.”
Psalms 5:6You will destroy those who speak lies. The LORD abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man.
Psalms 10:3For the wicked boasts of his heart’s cravings. He blesses the greedy and condemns the LORD.
Psalms 21:8Your hand will find out all of your enemies. Your right hand will find out those who hate you.
Psalms 139:1LORD, you have searched me, and you know me.
Proverbs 6:16There are six things which the LORD hates; yes, seven which are an abomination 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 →