Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

The Lord tests the righteous and the wicked,
And the one who loves violence His soul hates.

King James Version

The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.

Holman Bible

The Lord examines the righteous and the wicked.
He hates the lover of violence.

International Standard Version

The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked and those who love violence, he hates.

A Conservative Version

LORD tries the righteous man, but his soul hates the wicked man and him who loves violence.

American Standard Version

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

Amplified


The Lord tests the righteous and the wicked,
And His soul hates the [malevolent] one who loves violence.

Bible in Basic English

The Lord puts the upright and the sinner to the test, but he has hate in his soul for the lover of violent acts.

Darby Translation

Jehovah trieth the righteous one; but the wicked, and him that loveth violence, his soul hateth.

Julia Smith Translation

Jehovah will try the just one: and the unjust and him loving violence, his soul hated.

King James 2000

The LORD tests the righteous: but the wicked and him that loves violence his soul hates.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Yahweh tests [the] righteous, but [the] wicked and [the] lover of violence his soul hates.

Modern King James verseion

Jehovah tries the righteous; but His soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence,

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

The LORD alloweth the righteous; but the ungodly, and him that delighteth in wickedness, doth his soul abhor.

NET Bible

The Lord approves of the godly, but he hates the wicked and those who love to do violence.

New Heart English Bible

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

The Emphasized Bible

Yahweh, putteth, the righteous, to the test, - But the lawless one and the lover of violence, his soul doth hate.

Webster

The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.

World English Bible

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

Youngs Literal Translation

Jehovah the righteous doth try. And the wicked and the lover of violence, Hath His soul hated,

Context Readings

Refuge In The Lord

4 Jehovah is in his holy temple. Jehovah's throne is in heaven. His eyes see. They examine the sons of men. 5 The Lord tests the righteous and the wicked,
And the one who loves violence His soul hates.
6 He rains down fire and burning sulfur upon wicked people. He makes them drink from a cup filled with scorching wind.

Cross References

Genesis 22:1

God tested Abraham. He said to him: Abraham! Abraham replied: Here I am.

James 1:12

The man who endures under trial is blessed. For when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life that God promised to those who love him.

Psalm 5:4-5

For you are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness. No evil dwells with you!

Psalm 7:9

Let the evil of the wicked come to an end. Establish the righteous, you who test the minds and hearts, O righteous God.

Psalm 10:3

The wicked person boasts about his selfish desires. He blesses the covetous, which Jehovah abhors.

Psalm 17:3

You have probed my heart. You have confronted me at night. You have tested me like silver, but you found nothing wrong. I have decided that my mouth will not sin.

Psalm 21:8

Your hand (spirit and power) will discover all your enemies. Your powerful hand will find all who hate you.

Psalm 26:2

Examine me, O Jehovah, and test me. Look closely (deeply) into my heart and mind.

Psalm 139:1

([Psalm of David]) O Jehovah, you have searched me and you know me.

Psalm 139:23-24

Examine me, O God, and know my heart. Test me and know my anxious (troubled) (painful) (disturbing) thoughts.

Proverbs 6:16-19

Jehovah hates these six things: Yes, seven are an abomination to him:

Jeremiah 12:8

My chosen people have turned against me. Like a lion in the forest they have roared at me, and so I hate them.

Zechariah 11:8

And I eliminated the three shepherds in one month. I was tired of them, and they also abhorred me (found me repugnant).

Zechariah 13:9

I will bring the third part into the fire. I will refine them, as silver is refined, and I will test them as gold is tested. They will call on my name, and I will hear them. I will say: 'It is my people!' They will say: 'Jehovah is my God!'

Malachi 3:3

He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver. He will purify the sons of Levi, and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will offer to Jehovah offerings in righteousness.

1 Peter 1:7

The proof of your faith is more precious than gold that perishes. Though it is tested by fire, it may be found in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 4:12

Beloved ones do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, for it comes upon you like a test, as though some strange thing were happening to you.

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