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
hates: See Psalm 5:4–6; Proverbs 6:16–18.
Wicked deeds result in destruction and violence (Psalms 58:2; 73:6; 74:20).
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.
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