Psalm 11:5

God's Word

The Lord tests righteous people, but he hates wicked people and the ones who love violence.

Cross References

Genesis 22:1

Later God tested Abraham and called to him, “Abraham!” “Yes, here I am!” he answered.

Psalm 10:3

The wicked person boasts about his selfish desires. He blesses robbers, but he curses the Lord.

Psalm 139:1

O Lord, you have examined me, and you know me.

Psalm 17:3

You have probed my heart. You have confronted me at night. You have tested me like silver, but you found nothing wrong. I have determined that my mouth will not sin.

Psalm 21:8

Your hand will discover all your enemies. Your powerful hand will find all who hate you.

Psalm 26:2

Examine me, O Lord, and test me. Look closely into my heart and mind.

Psalm 5:6

You destroy those who tell lies. The Lord is disgusted with bloodthirsty and deceitful people.

Psalm 7:9

Let the evil within wicked people come to an end, but make the righteous person secure, O righteous God who examines thoughts and emotions.

Jeremiah 12:8

My people have turned on me like a lion in the forest. They roar at me, so I hate them.

Jeremiah 20:12

But the Lord of Armies examines the righteous. He sees their motives and thoughts. I want to see you take revenge on them, because I’ve brought my case to you.

Zechariah 11:8

I got rid of three shepherds in one month. I became impatient with the sheep, and they also became disgusted with me.

Zechariah 13:9

I will bring this third ⌞of the people⌟ through the fire. I will refine them as silver is refined. I will test them as gold is tested. They will call on me, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are my people.’ They will reply, ‘The Lord is our God.’ ”

Malachi 3:3

He will act like a refiner and a purifier of silver. He will purify Levi’s sons and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will bring acceptable offerings to the Lord.

James 1:12

Blessed are those who endure when they are tested. When they pass the test, they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

1 Peter 1:7

The purpose of these troubles is to test your faith as fire tests how genuine gold is. Your faith is more precious than gold, and by passing the test, it gives praise, glory, and honor to God. This will happen when Jesus Christ appears again.

1 Peter 4:12

Dear friends, don’t be surprised by the fiery troubles that are coming in order to test you. Don’t feel as though something strange is happening to you,