Psalm 11:5

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

The Lord tests the righteous and the wicked, and his soul hates him that loves violence.

Cross References

Genesis 22:1

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

Psalm 10:3

For the wicked boasts of the desires of his heart, and the man greedy for gain curses and renounces the Lord.

Psalm 139:1

O Lord, thou hast searched me and known me!

Psalm 17:3

If thou triest my heart, if thou visitest me by night, if thou testest me, thou wilt 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 my mind.

Psalm 5:6

Thou destroyest those who speak lies; the Lord abhors bloodthirsty and deceitful men.

Psalm 7:9

O let the evil of the wicked come to an end, but establish thou the righteous, thou who triest the minds and hearts, thou 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, who triest the righteous, who seest the heart and the mind, let me see thy vengeance upon them, for to thee have I committed my cause.

Zechariah 11:8

In one month I destroyed the three shepherds. But I became impatient with them, and they also detested me.

Zechariah 13:9

And I will put this third into the fire, and 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 my God.’ ”

Malachi 3:3

he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, till they present right offerings to the Lord.

James 1:12

Blessed is the man who endures trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life which God has promised to those who love him.

1 Peter 1:7

so that the genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold which though perishable is tested by fire, may redound to praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 4:12

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal which comes upon you to prove you, as though something strange were happening to you.