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 · 2000Jehovah trieth the righteous; But the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The Lord trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Jehovah trieth the righteous; But the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The 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 · 1862Jehovah the righteous doth try. And the wicked and the lover of violence, Hath His soul hated,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Who have said: We will magnify our tongue: our lips are our own: who is Lord over us?
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Jehovah trieth the righteous one; but the wicked, and him that loveth violence, his soul hateth.
Context
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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