Psalms 11:5

3 If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?

4 The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD’s throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.

The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.

6 Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.

7 For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

BSB
The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked; His soul hates the lover of violence.
KJV
The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
WEB
The LORD examines the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and him who loves violence.
ASV
Jehovah trieth the righteous; But the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
DARBY
Jehovah trieth the righteous one; but the wicked, and him that loveth violence, his soul hateth.
BLB
YHWH tests the righteous, and His soul hates the wicked one and the lover of violence.
ÅB
Herren prøver den rettferdige;
men hans sjel hater den ugudelige og den som elsker vold.
OTB
Herren prøver både de rettferdige og de onde,
Og han avskyr den som elsker vold.
B1930
Herren prøver den rettferdige; men den ugudelige og den som elsker vold, hater hans sjel.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Proverbs 6:16–19

    These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:

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  • James 1:12

    Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

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  • Psalms 7:9

    Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.

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  • Genesis 22:1

    And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am.

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  • Psalms 21:8

    Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee.

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  • Psalms 26:2

    Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.

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  • 1 Peter 1:7

    That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

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  • Psalms 5:4–5

    For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.

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