Psalm 11:5

New International Reader's Version

The Lord watches over those who do what is right. But he really hates sinful people and those who love to hurt others.

Cross References

Genesis 22:1

Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” Abraham replied.

Psalm 10:3

He brags about what his heart desires. He speaks well of those who always want more. He attacks the Lord with his words.

Psalm 139:1

Lord, you have seen what is in my heart. You know all about me.

Psalm 17:3

Look deep down into my heart. Study me carefully at night and test me. You won’t find anything wrong. I have planned nothing evil. My mouth has not said sinful things.

Psalm 21:8

You, the king, will capture all your enemies. Your right hand will take hold of them.

Psalm 26:2

Lord, test me. Try me out. Look deep down into my heart and mind.

Psalm 5:6

You destroy those who tell lies. Lord, you hate murderers and those who cheat others.

Psalm 7:9

God, you always do what is right. You look deep down inside the hearts and minds of people. Bring to an end the terrible things sinful people do. Make godly people safe.

Jeremiah 12:8

My land has become to me like a lion in the forest. It roars at me. So I hate it.

Jeremiah 20:12

Lord, you rule over all. You test those who do what is right. You see what is in people’s hearts and minds. So pay them back for what they’ve done. I’ve committed my cause to you.

Zechariah 11:8

In one month I got rid of three worthless shepherds. The sheep hated me, and I got tired of them.

Zechariah 13:9

I will put this third in the fire. I will make them as pure as silver. I will test them like gold. They will call out to me. And I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are my people.’ And they will say, ‘The Lord is our God.’ ”

Malachi 3:3

He will act like one who makes silver pure. And he will purify the Levites, just as gold and silver are purified with fire. Then these men will bring proper offerings to the Lord.

James 1:12

Blessed is the person who keeps on going when times are hard. After they have come through hard times, this person will receive a crown. The crown is life itself. The Lord has promised it to those who love him.

1 Peter 1:7

Your troubles have come in order to prove that your faith is real. Your faith is worth more than gold. That’s because gold can pass away even when fire has made it pure. Your faith is meant to bring praise, honor and glory to God. This will happen when Jesus Christ returns.

1 Peter 4:12

Dear friends, don’t be surprised by the terrible things happening to you. The trouble you are having has come to test you. So don’t feel as if something strange were happening to you.