Psalm 11:5

Contemporary English Version 1995

The Lord tests honest people, but despises those who are cruel and love violence.

Cross References

James 1:12

God will bless you, if you don't give up when your faith is being tested. He will reward you with a glorious life, just as he rewards everyone who loves him.

1 Peter 4:12

Dear friends, don't be surprised or shocked that you are going through testing that is like walking through fire.

1 Peter 1:7

Your faith will be like gold that has been tested in a fire. And these trials will prove that your faith is worth much more than gold that can be destroyed. They will show that you will be given praise and honor and glory when Jesus Christ returns.

Psalm 26:2

Test my thoughts and find out what I am like.

Psalm 7:9

You know every heart and mind, and you always do right. Now make violent people stop, but protect all of us who obey you.

Genesis 22:1

Some years later God decided to test Abraham, so he spoke to him. Abraham answered, “Here I am, Lord.”

Psalm 21:8

With your mighty arm, Lord, you will strike down all of your hateful enemies.

Zechariah 11:8

In less than a month, I became impatient with three shepherds who didn't like me, and I got rid of them.

Jeremiah 12:8

My people have turned against me and roar at me like lions. That's why I hate them.

Psalm 139:1

You have looked deep into my heart, Lord, and you know all about me.

Psalm 17:3

You know my heart, and even during the night you have tested me and found me innocent. I have made up my mind never to tell a lie.

Psalm 10:3

The wicked brag about their deepest desires. Those greedy people hate and curse you, Lord.

Malachi 3:3

The Lord will purify the descendants of Levi, as though they were gold or silver. Then they will bring the proper offerings to the Lord,

Zechariah 13:9

Then I will purify them and put them to the test, just as gold and silver are purified and tested. They will pray in my name, and I will answer them. I will say, “You are my people,” and they will reply, “You, Lord, are our God!”

Psalm 5:6

You destroy every liar, and you despise violence and deceit.

Jeremiah 20:12

Lord All-Powerful, you test those who do right, and you know every heart and mind. I have told you my complaints, so let me watch you take revenge on my enemies.