Psalms 11:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 11:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Psalms 11:5 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Psalms 11:5 — KJV
“The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.”
— Psalms 11:5 (KJV)
Psalms 11:5 in Context — About the Book of Psalms
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Cross-References for Psalms 11:5
“The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked. the substance...: or, the wicked for their wickedness”
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“The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.”
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“And Pharaoh sent, and called for Moses and Aaron, and said unto them, I have sinned this time: the LORD is righteous, and I and my people are wicked.”
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“If a soul sin, and commit a trespass against the LORD, and lie unto his neighbour in that which was delivered him to keep, or in fellowship, or in a thing taken away by violence, or hath deceived his neighbour; in fellowship: or, in dealing fellowship: Heb. putting of the hand”
Shares key themes with Psalms 11:5: lord, violence, soul
“Speak not thou in thine heart, after that the LORD thy God hath cast them out from before thee, saying, For my righteousness the LORD hath brought me in to possess this land: but for the wickedness of these nations the LORD doth drive them out from before thee.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 11:5: lord, righteous, wicked
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