Psalms 11:5

KJV

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

— Psalms 11:5, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Psalms Chapter 11 connects to 10 cross-references. A psalm of David expressing confidence in the Lord when advisors urge flight from danger. David refuses to flee because the Lord is in his holy temple observing all people and testing the righteous. Though God rains coals on the …

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Other Translations

ASV

Jehovah trieth the righteous; But the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.

YLT

Jehovah the righteous doth try. And the wicked and the lover of violence, Hath His soul hated,

BBE

The Lord puts the upright and the sinner to the test, but he has hate in his soul for the lover of violent acts.

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