Psalms 11:5

“The Lord trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loueth violence, his soule hateth.”

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Other Translations for Psalms 11:5

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

The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked, And the one who loves violence His soul hates.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Jehovah trieth the righteous; But the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
- American Standard Version (1901)

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

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

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

Yahweh examines the righteous, but the wicked and him who loves violence his soul hates.
- World English Bible

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

The LORD trieth the righteous; but the wicked and him that loveth violence His soul hateth.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for Psalms 11:5

Wesley's Notes for Psalms 11:5

11:5 Trieth - He chastens even righteous persons, yet still he loves them, and therefore will in due time deliver them. But as for the wicked, God hates them, and will severely punish them.


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