Psalms 11:5

What does Psalms 11:5 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 11:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

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

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

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

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Who have said: We will magnify our tongue: our lips are our own: who is Lord over us?

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Jehovah trieth the righteous one; but the wicked, and him that loveth violence, his soul hateth.

Context

v.4Jehovah is in his holy temple; Jehovah, his throne is in heaven; His eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.

v.5This passage

v.6Upon the wicked he will rain snares; Fire and brimstone and burning wind shall be the portion of their cup.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Peter 1:7

    that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold that perisheth though it is proved by fire, may be found unto praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ:

  • 1 Peter 4:12

    Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial among you, which cometh upon you to prove you, as though a strange thing happened unto you:

  • James 1:12

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

  • Psalms 139:23

    Search me, O God, and know my heart: Try me, and know my thoughts;

  • Psalms 21:8

    Thy hand will find out all thine enemies; Thy right hand will find out those that hate thee.

  • Psalms 26:2

    Examine me, O Jehovah, and prove me; Try my heart and my mind.

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