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Psalms 11:5 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Psalms 11:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 11 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.”
Psalms 11:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 11:5
The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth. This verse presents God's discriminating judgment, revealing that His observation (v.4) leads to evaluation and verdict. The verse employs striking parallelism: God tests the righteous, but hates the wicked—particularly those who love violence."The LORD trieth" (Yahweh yivhan, יְהוָה יִבְחַן) uses bachan, meaning to test, examine, prove, refine—the same word from verse 4. The testing imagery recalls metallurgy: precious metals refined in fire to remove impurities. God's testing of the righteous isn't vi...
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Cross-References for Psalms 11:5
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“seven which are an abomination to him:”
“for when he has been approved”
“but establish the righteous; their minds and hearts are searched by the righteous God.”
“Yahweh”
“don't be astonished at the fiery trial which has come upon you”
“For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.”
“Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee.”
“which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire”
“that God tested Abraham”
“and condemns Yahweh.”