Psalms 11:5
The Lord examines the righteous,but the wicked and him who loves violence his soul hates.
New Heart 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 22:1It happened after these things, that 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 139:1For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.Lord, 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 →