After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.”
Psalm 11:5 - English Standard Version 2016 The Lord tests the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The LORD trieth the righteous: But the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The Lord tests and proves the [unyieldingly] righteous, but His soul abhors the wicked and him who loves violence. [James 1:12.] American Standard Version (1901) Jehovah trieth the righteous; But the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth. Common English Bible The LORD examines both the righteous and the wicked; his very being hates anyone who loves violence. Catholic Public Domain Version They have said: "We will magnify our tongue; our lips belong to us. What is Lord to us?" Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Who have said: We will magnify our tongue; our lips are our own. Who is Lord over us? |
After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.”
For the wicked boasts of the desires of his soul, and the one greedy for gain curses and renounces the Lord.
You have tried my heart, you have visited me by night, you have tested me, and you will find nothing; I have purposed that my mouth will not transgress.
Your hand will find out all your enemies; your right hand will find out those who hate you.
You destroy those who speak lies; the Lord abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man.
Oh, let the evil of the wicked come to an end, and may you establish the righteous— you who test the minds and hearts, O righteous God!
My heritage has become to me like a lion in the forest; she has lifted up her voice against me; therefore I hate her.
O Lord of hosts, who tests the righteous, who sees the heart and the mind, let me see your vengeance upon them, for to you have I committed my cause.
In one month I destroyed the three shepherds. But I became impatient with them, and they also detested me.
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 upon my name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are my people’; and they will say, ‘The Lord is my God.’”
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, and they will bring offerings in righteousness to the Lord.
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.