Psalm 11:5

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

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

Cross References

Genesis 22:1

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

Psalm 10:3

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

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 21:8

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

Psalm 26:2

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

Psalm 5:6

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

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.

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.

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.

Zechariah 11:8

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

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.’ ”

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.

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 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.

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.