Psalm 11:5

Free Bible Version

The Lord examines both those who do right and those who do evil, but he hates those who love violence.

Cross References

Genesis 22:1

Sometime later God tested Abraham. He called out to him, “Abraham!” “I'm here,” Abraham replied.

Psalm 10:3

For the wicked boast about what they want to do. They praise the greedy, but treat the Lord with contempt.

Psalm 139:1

Lord, you have examined me from the inside out—you know everything about me!

Psalm 17:3

You have observed my thoughts, you have visited me at night, you have examined me—and you have found nothing wrong. I promised myself I wouldn't say anything I shouldn't.

Psalm 21:8

You, the king, will find and capture all your enemies; you will seize everyone who hates you.

Psalm 26:2

Examine me, Lord, test me; investigate my thoughts and intentions.

Psalm 5:6

You destroy those who tell lies. The Lord loathes bloodthirsty and deceptive people.

Psalm 7:9

Please bring an end to the evil done by the wicked; vindicate those who do good, for you are the God of right who examines hearts and minds.

Jeremiah 12:8

They've turned into a wild lion, roaring at me—that's why I hate them.

Jeremiah 20:12

Lord Almighty, you know without question who is living right. You examine people's thoughts and feelings. So let me see your punishment fall on them, because I've trusted you to judge my case.

Zechariah 11:8

In one month I dismissed three shepherds. I became impatient with them, and they also hated me.

Zechariah 13:9

I will place this one third in the fire, and I will refine them as silver is refined, and test them as gold is tested. They will call on me for help, and I will answer them. I will say, “These are my people,” and they will say, “The Lord is my God.”

Malachi 3:3

He will sit down like a refiner who purifies silver; he will purify Levi's descendants and refine them like gold and silver so they can present pure offerings to the Lord.

James 1:12

Happy is anyone who patiently endures temptation, for when they've proved that they are trustworthy, they will receive the crown of life which God promises to those who love him.

1 Peter 1:7

These prove that your trust in God is genuine, just as fire is used to prove if gold is genuine—even though that too can be destroyed—and your faith is more valuable than gold! In this way your trust in God will be recognized and you will receive praise, glory, and honor when Jesus Christ appears.

1 Peter 4:12

My friends, don't be alarmed at the “ordeals of fire” you're having, as if these were unexpected.