Psalms 11:5
The LORD examines the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and him who loves violence.
World English Bible British with Deuterocanon
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 →