Psalms 11:5

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Psalms 11:5

BSB
The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked; His soul hates the lover of violence.
AKJV
The LORD tries the righteous: but the wicked and him that loves violence his soul hates.
CPDV
The Lord questions the just and the impious. Yet he who loves iniquity, hates his own soul.
ERV
The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
NHEB
The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked and the one who loves violence his soul hates.
SMT
Jehovah will try the just one: and the unjust and him loving violence, his soul hated.

Commentary for Psalms 11:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 11:5
Summary
God examines righteous but abhors violent ones
Event
God tests virtuous and rejects violent
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Judgment