Psalm 11:5
New International Version
The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked, those who love violence, he hates with a passion.

New Living Translation
The LORD examines both the righteous and the wicked. He hates those who love violence.

English Standard Version
The LORD tests the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence.

Berean Standard Bible
The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked; His soul hates the lover of violence.

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

New King James Version
The LORD tests the righteous, But the wicked and the one who loves violence His soul hates.

New American Standard Bible
The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked, And His soul hates one who loves violence.

NASB 1995
The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked, And the one who loves violence His soul hates.

NASB 1977
The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked, And the one who loves violence His soul hates.

Legacy Standard Bible
Yahweh tests the righteous, But the wicked and the one who loves violence His soul hates.

Amplified Bible
The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked, And His soul hates the [malevolent] one who loves violence.

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD examines the righteous, but he hates the wicked and those who love violence.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD examines the righteous and the wicked. He hates the lover of violence.

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

Contemporary English Version
The LORD tests honest people, but despises those who are cruel and love violence.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD tests righteous people, but he hates wicked people and the ones who love violence.

Good News Translation
He examines the good and the wicked alike; the lawless he hates with all his heart.

International Standard Version
The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked and those who love violence, he hates.

Majority Standard Bible
The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked; His soul hates the lover of violence.

NET Bible
The LORD approves of the godly, but he hates the wicked and those who love to do violence.

New Heart English Bible
The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked and the one who loves violence his soul hates.

Webster's Bible Translation
The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.

World English Bible
Yahweh examines the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and him who loves violence.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
YHWH tries the righteous. And the wicked and the lover of violence, "" His soul has hated,

Young's Literal Translation
Jehovah the righteous doth try. And the wicked and the lover of violence, Hath His soul hated,

Smith's Literal Translation
Jehovah will try the just one: and the unjust and him loving violence, his soul hated.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The Lord trieth the just and the wicked: but he that loveth iniquity hateth his own soul.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The Lord questions the just and the impious. Yet he who loves iniquity, hates his own soul.

New American Bible
The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked, hates those who love violence,

New Revised Standard Version
The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked, and his soul hates the lover of violence.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The LORD tries the righteous and the wicked; but his soul hates him that loves violence.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
LORD JEHOVAH examines the righteous ones; the evil and those who love evil his soul has hated.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The LORD trieth the righteous; But the wicked and him that loveth violence His soul hateth.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The Lord tries the righteous and the ungodly: and he that loves unrighteousness hates his own soul.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
In the LORD I Take Refuge
4The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men. 5The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked; His soul hates the lover of violence. 6On the wicked He will rain down fiery coals and sulfur; a scorching wind will be their portion.…

Cross References
Proverbs 6:16-19
There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: / haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, / a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil, ...

Isaiah 1:28
But rebels and sinners will together be shattered, and those who forsake the LORD will perish.

Revelation 21:8
But to the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death.”

Proverbs 15:9
The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.

1 Peter 3:12
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

Psalm 5:4-6
For You are not a God who delights in wickedness; no evil can dwell with You. / The boastful cannot stand in Your presence; You hate all workers of iniquity. / You destroy those who tell lies; the LORD abhors the man of bloodshed and deceit.

Romans 1:18
The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness.

Isaiah 66:3-4
Whoever slaughters an ox is like one who slays a man; whoever sacrifices a lamb is like one who breaks a dog’s neck; whoever presents a grain offering is like one who offers pig’s blood; whoever offers frankincense is like one who blesses an idol. Indeed, they have chosen their own ways and delighted in their abominations. / So I will choose their punishment and I will bring terror upon them, because I called and no one answered, I spoke and no one listened. But they did evil in My sight and chose that in which I did not delight.”

1 John 3:8
The one who practices sin is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the very start. This is why the Son of God was revealed, to destroy the works of the devil.

Psalm 34:16
But the face of the LORD is against those who do evil, to wipe out all memory of them from the earth.

Nahum 1:2
The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD is avenging and full of wrath. The LORD takes vengeance on His foes and reserves wrath for His enemies.

Hebrews 10:26-27
If we deliberately go on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins remains, / but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume all adversaries.

Psalm 7:11
God is a righteous judge and a God who feels indignation each day.

2 Thessalonians 1:6-9
After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you, / and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels / in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. ...

Malachi 3:5
“Then I will draw near to you for judgment. And I will be a swift witness against sorcerers and adulterers and perjurers, against oppressors of the widowed and fatherless, and against those who defraud laborers of their wages and deny justice to the foreigner but do not fear Me,” says the LORD of Hosts.


Treasury of Scripture

The LORD tries the righteous: but the wicked and him that loves violence his soul hates.

trieth

Psalm 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.

Psalm 17:3
Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.

Psalm 26:2
Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.

wicked

Psalm 5:4,5
For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee…

Psalm 10:3
For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the LORD abhorreth.

Psalm 21:8
Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee.

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The LORD
This phrase refers to Yahweh, the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal, self-existent nature. In the Hebrew context, "Yahweh" is the personal name of God, revealing His character as the one who is faithful to His promises. The use of "The LORD" here underscores His sovereignty and authority over all creation, as well as His intimate involvement in the lives of His people.

tests
The Hebrew word for "tests" is "bachan," which means to examine, try, or prove. This word suggests a process of refining or purifying, much like the testing of metals. In the biblical context, God's testing is not for His own knowledge, as He is omniscient, but for the benefit of the individual, to reveal and strengthen their faith and character. It is a reminder that trials and challenges are opportunities for growth and deeper reliance on God.

the righteous
The term "righteous" refers to those who are in right standing with God, living according to His laws and principles. In Hebrew, "tzaddik" conveys the idea of justice, integrity, and moral uprightness. The righteous are those who seek to align their lives with God's will, and they are often contrasted with the wicked in Scripture. This phrase reassures believers that God is actively involved in their lives, refining and guiding them through His tests.

and the wicked
"Wicked" in Hebrew is "rasha," denoting those who are morally wrong, guilty, or hostile to God. The wicked are characterized by their rebellion against God's laws and their pursuit of evil. This phrase highlights the impartiality of God's testing; He examines both the righteous and the wicked, though with different purposes and outcomes. For the wicked, God's testing often serves as a form of judgment or a call to repentance.

His soul hates
The phrase "His soul hates" is a strong anthropomorphic expression, indicating God's intense aversion to sin and evil. In Hebrew, "soul" (nephesh) can refer to the essence or being of a person, and here it emphasizes the depth of God's emotional response. God's hatred is not capricious or unjust, but a reflection of His holiness and righteousness. It serves as a warning against aligning oneself with evil.

the lover of violence
This phrase describes those who delight in causing harm or chaos, often through physical force or oppression. The Hebrew word for "violence" is "chamas," which encompasses cruelty, injustice, and wrongdoing. In the biblical narrative, violence is often associated with the corruption and moral decay of society. This phrase serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of embracing violence, as it places one in direct opposition to God's character and purposes.

Verse 5. - The Lord trieth the righteous. God tries the righteous, scrutinizing them with his penetrating glance, but a glance wherein there is protection and love. When he tries (or closely scrutinizes) the wicked, the result is different - the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The LORD
יְהוָה֮ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

tests
יִ֫בְחָ֥ן (yiḇ·ḥān)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 974: To test, to investigate

the righteous
צַדִּ֪יק (ṣad·dîq)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 6662: Just, righteous

and the wicked;
וְ֭רָשָׁע (wə·rā·šā‘)
Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person

His soul
נַפְשֽׁוֹ׃ (nap̄·šōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion

hates
שָֽׂנְאָ֥ה (śā·nə·’āh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 8130: To hate

the lover
וְאֹהֵ֣ב (wə·’ō·hêḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct
Strong's 157: To have affection f

of violence.
חָמָ֑ס (ḥā·mās)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2555: Violence, wrong, by meton, unjust gain


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