Psalms 11:5

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 our foundations are destroyed, what should the righteous do?” 4Adonai is in His holy Temple. Adonai’s throne is in heaven. His eyes are watching. His eyelids observe the children of men. Adonai examines the righteous. But the wicked and one loving violence His soul hates. 6On the wicked He will rain down fire, brimstone and scorching wind as the portion of their cup! 7For Adonai is righteous—He loves justice. The upright will see His face.

Psalms 11:5 word by word

יְהוָה֮ צַדִּ֪יק יִ֫בְחָ֥ן וְ֭רָשָׁע וְאֹהֵ֣ב חָמָ֑ס שָֽׂנְאָ֥ה נַפְשֽׁוֹ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• The Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• triethבָּחַןbâchan · to testH974
• the righteousצַדִּיקtsaddîyq · righteousH6662
• but the wickedרָשָׁעrâshâ‛ · wickedH7563
• and him that lovethאָהֵב'âhab 'âhêb · to love: loverH157
• violenceחָמָסchâmâs · violenceH2555
• his soulנֶ֫פֶשׁnephesh · soulH5315
• hatethשָׂנֵאώânê' · to hateH8130

Cross-references for Psalms 11:5

• Psalms 7:9Adonai judges the peoples. Vindicate me, Adonai, according to my righteousness and integrity in me.
• Psalms 17:3You have examined my heart. You searched me at night. Though You test me, You find nothing. I resolved that my mouth will not sin.
• Psalms 26:2Probe me, Adonai, and test me, refine my mind and my heart.
• Psalms 139:1For the music director: a psalm of David. Adonai, You searched me and know me.
• Genesis 22:1Now it was after these things that God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham.” “Hineni,” he said.
• Zechariah 13:9This third I will bring through the fire. I will refine them as silver is refined, and will test them as gold is tested. They will call on My Name and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are My people,’ and they will answer, ‘Adonai is my God.’
• Malachi 3:3And He will sit as a smelter or a purifier of silver, and He will cleanse the sons of Levi, and purify them like gold or silver. Then they will become for Adonai those who present an offering in righteousness.
• James 1:12Happy is the one who endures testing, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love Him.
• 1 Peter 1:7These trials are so that the true metal of your faith (far more valuable than gold, which perishes though refined by fire) may come to light in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Messiah Yeshua.
• 1 Peter 4:12Loved ones, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal taking place among you to test you—as though something strange were happening to you.
• Psalms 5:4Adonai, in the morning You hear my voice. In the morning I order my prayer before You and watch expectantly.
• Psalms 10:3For the wicked one boasts about his soul’s desire. The greedy one curses, reviling Adonai.
• Psalms 21:8For the king trusts in Adonai, and in the lovingkindness of Elyon he will not be shaken.
• Proverbs 6:16Six things Adonai hates, yes, seven are abominations to Him:
• Jeremiah 12:8My inheritance became to Me like a lion in the forest— her voice roared against Me! Therefore I despised her.
• Zechariah 11:8Next I disposed of the three shepherds in one month—for my soul was impatient with them and their soul 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