Psalm 11:5

In the LORD I Take Refuge · Psalm 11:1–7
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Translations

Modern
The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked; His soul hates the lover of violence.
Traditional
The Lord trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
Literal
YHWH tests the righteous, and His soul hates the wicked one and the lover of violence.
Latin
Dominus interrogat justum et impium; qui autem diligit iniquitatem, odit animam suam.

Original

Hebrew
English
The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked; His soul hates the lover of violence.

Notes

The psalmist affirms his faith in the righteous God. Even though the world appears hopelessly chaotic, both the godly and the wicked can depend on God’s justice. The godly can depend on him as a refuge and shelter.

Theme notes and profiles

David Social Chaos in Judges

Parallels

Habakkuk 1:12–17

Glossary

David Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

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