Psalms 11:5
The Scripture
(5) The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Psalm 11 the author declares that God will judge the wicked and destroy their evil deeds. The righteous are praised and lifted up as a contrast to the fall of the wicked. The passage emphasizes God’s justice and the hope of the faithful.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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