Berean Standard Bible
Psalms 11:5
5The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked; His soul hates the lover of violence.
Psalms 11:5 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The Lord trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
- New International Version (NIV)The Lord examines the righteous, but the wicked, those who love violence, he hates with a passion.
- English Standard Version (ESV)The Lord tests the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The Lord tests the righteous, But the wicked and the one who loves violence His soul hates.
Context of Psalms 11:5
3If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” 4The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men. The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked; His soul hates the lover of violence. 6On the wicked He will rain down fiery coals and sulfur; a scorching wind will be their portion. 7For the LORD is righteous; He loves justice. The upright will see His face.
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יְהוָה֮ צַדִּ֪יק יִ֫בְחָ֥ן וְ֭רָשָׁע וְאֹהֵ֣ב חָמָ֑ס שָֽׂנְאָ֥ה נַפְשֽׁוֹ׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 11:5
- Psalms 7:9Put an end to the evil of the wicked, but establish the righteous, O righteous God who searches hearts and minds.
- Psalms 17:3You have tried my heart; You have visited me in the night. You have tested me and found no evil; I have resolved not to sin with my mouth.
- Psalms 26:2Test me, O LORD, and try me; examine my heart and mind.
- Psalms 139:1O LORD, You have searched me and known me.
- Genesis 22:1Some time later God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he answered.
- Zechariah 13:9This third I will bring through the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on My name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are My people,’ and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God.’”
- Malachi 3:3And He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will present offerings to the LORD in righteousness.
- James 1:12Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
- 1 Peter 1:7so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
- 1 Peter 4:12Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you.
- Psalms 5:4For You are not a God who delights in wickedness; no evil can dwell with You.
- 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.
- Proverbs 6:16There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him:
- Jeremiah 12:8My inheritance has become to Me like a lion in the forest. She has roared against Me; therefore I hate her.
- Zechariah 11:8And in one month I dismissed three shepherds. My soul grew impatient with the flock, and their souls also detested me.
Commentaries on Psalms 11:5
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 5The Lord trieth the righteous - He does not abandon them; he tries them to show their faithfulness, and he afflicts them for their good. His soul hateth - The wicked man must ever be abhorred of the Lord; and the violent man - the destroyer and murderer - his soul hateth; an expression of uncommon strength and energy: all the perfections of the Divine nature have such in abomination.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 5The Lord trieth the righteous - That is, he “proves” them, searches them, tests the reality of their piety. His dealings with them are such as to test the genuineness of their religion, and are designed to show their sincerity and the real power of their religious principles. It is not for the purpose of destroying them, or punishing them, that he deals with them as he does, but it is to show the reality of their attachment to him. This language seems…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 5hates: See Psalm 5:4–6; Proverbs 6:16–18. Wicked deeds result in destruction and violence (Psalms 58:2; 73:6; 74:20).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 55. The trial of the righteous results in their approval, as it is contrasted with God's hatred to the wicked.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 11
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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