Psalm 11:5 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

⁵ The Lord tests the righteous and the wicked, and his soul hates the lover of violence.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁵ The LORD trieth the righteous: But the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁵ 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)

⁵ Jehovah trieth the righteous; But the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.

Common English Bible

⁵ The LORD examines both the righteous and the wicked; his very being hates anyone who loves violence.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁵ They have said: "We will magnify our tongue; our lips belong to us. What is Lord to us?"

Psalm 11:5 Cross References

James 1:12

Blessed is anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.

1 Peter 4:12

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.

1 Peter 1:7

so that the genuineness of your faith—being more precious than gold that, though perishable, is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.

Psalm 26:2

Prove me, O Lord, and try me; test my heart and mind.

Psalm 7:9

O let the evil of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous, you who test the minds and hearts, O righteous God.

Genesis 22:1

After these things God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.”

Psalm 21:8

Your hand will find out all your enemies; your right hand will find out those who hate you.

Zechariah 11:8

In one month I disposed of the three shepherds, for I had become impatient with them, and they also detested me.

Jeremiah 12:8

My heritage has become to me like a lion in the forest; she has lifted up her voice against me— therefore I hate her.

Psalm 139:1

O Lord, you have searched me and known me.

Psalm 17:3

If you try my heart, if you visit me by night, if you test me, you will find no wickedness in me; my mouth does not transgress.

Psalm 10:3

For the wicked boast of the desires of their heart; those greedy for gain curse and renounce the Lord.

Malachi 3:3

he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the descendants of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, until they present offerings to the Lord in righteousness.

Zechariah 13:9

And I will put this third into the fire, 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 our God.’ ”

Psalm 5:6

You destroy those who speak lies; the Lord abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful.

Jeremiah 20:12

O Lord of hosts, you test the righteous; you see the heart and the mind; let me see your retribution upon them, for to you I have committed my cause.