Psalms 11:5

Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 11

“The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.”Psalms 11:5

What Does Psalms 11:5 Mean?

Psalms 11:5 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 11, verse 5 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Justice.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Psalms 11:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Proverbs 6:16“These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:”Psalms 5:5“The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity.”Psalms 5:4“For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.”James 1:12“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.”Psalms 17:3“Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.”Psalms 7:9“Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.”Genesis 22:1“And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am.”Psalms 21:8“Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee.”Psalms 26:2“Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.”Isaiah 3:11“Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill with him: for the reward of his hands shall be given him.”Luke 12:46“The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.”1 Peter 1:7“That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:”Job 20:29“This is the portion of a wicked man from God, and the heritage appointed unto him by God.”Psalms 10:3“For the wicked boasteth of his heart’s desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the LORD abhorreth.”Psalms 139:23“Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:”Jeremiah 20:12“But, O LORD of hosts, that triest the righteous, and seest the reins and the heart, let me see thy vengeance on them: for unto thee have I opened my cause.”Romans 2:2“But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things.”1 Peter 4:12“Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:”Genesis 6:11“The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence.”Psalms 139:1“O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me.”

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