After these things God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here am I.”
Psalm 11:5 - Revised Standard Version The Lord tests the righteous and the wicked, and his soul hates him that loves violence. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The LORD trieth the righteous: But the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The Lord tests and proves the [unyieldingly] righteous, but His soul abhors the wicked and him who loves violence. [James 1:12.] American Standard Version (1901) Jehovah trieth the righteous; But the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth. Common English Bible The LORD examines both the righteous and the wicked; his very being hates anyone who loves violence. Catholic Public Domain Version They have said: "We will magnify our tongue; our lips belong to us. What is Lord to us?" Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Who have said: We will magnify our tongue; our lips are our own. Who is Lord over us? |
After these things God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here am I.”
For the wicked boasts of the desires of his heart, and the man greedy for gain curses and renounces the Lord.
If thou triest my heart, if thou visitest me by night, if thou testest me, thou wilt find no wickedness in me; my mouth does not transgress.
Your hand will find out all your enemies; your right hand will find out those who hate you.
Thou destroyest those who speak lies; the Lord abhors bloodthirsty and deceitful men.
O let the evil of the wicked come to an end, but establish thou the righteous, thou who triest the minds and hearts, thou righteous God.
My heritage has become to me like a lion in the forest, she has lifted up her voice against me; therefore I hate her.
O Lord of hosts, who triest the righteous, who seest the heart and the mind, let me see thy vengeance upon them, for to thee have I committed my cause.
In one month I destroyed the three shepherds. But I became impatient with them, and they also detested me.
And I will put this third into the fire, and refine them as one refines silver, and 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 say, ‘The Lord is my God.’ ”
he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, till they present right offerings to the Lord.
Blessed is the man who endures trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life which God has promised to those who love him.
so that the genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold which though perishable is tested by fire, may redound to praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal which comes upon you to prove you, as though something strange were happening to you.