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Psalm 11:5

World English Bible

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

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Psalm 11:5 in other translations

Jehovah trieth the righteous; But the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.

Psalm 11:5 · American Standard Version

Psalm 11:5 in context

  1. 3If the foundations are destroyed,
    what can the righteous do?
  2. 4Yahweh is in his holy temple.
    Yahweh is on his throne in heaven.
    His eyes observe.
    His eyes examine the children of men.
  3. 5Yahweh examines the righteous,
    but his soul hates the wicked and him who loves violence.
  4. 6On the wicked he will rain blazing coals;
    fire, sulfur, and scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.
  5. 7For Yahweh is righteous.
    He loves righteousness.
    The upright shall see his face.