Psalms 11:7

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 11:7

BSB

For the LORD is righteous; He loves justice. The upright will see His face.

AKJV

For the righteous LORD loves righteousness; his countenance does behold the upright.

CPDV

For the Lord is just, and he has chosen justice. His countenance has beheld equity.

ERV

For the LORD is righteous; he loveth righteousness: the upright shall behold his face.

NHEB

For the LORD is righteous. He loves righteousness. The upright shall see his face.

SMT

For Jehovah the just loved justice; his face will behold the upright.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 11:7

FortherighteousH6662Adjective LORDH3068Proper Name lovethH157Verb righteousnessH6666Noun FemininehiscountenanceH6440Noun MasculinedothbeholdH2372VerbtheuprightH3477Adjective

Commentary for Psalms 11:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 11:7

Summary

Righteous God loves virtue and approves upright

Event

God approves the righteous

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC