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He hates those who love violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD tests the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked; His soul hates the lover of violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The LORD tests the righteous, But the wicked and the one who loves violence His soul hates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked, And His soul hates one who loves violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked, And the one who loves violence His soul hates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked, And the one who loves violence His soul hates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Yahweh tests the righteous, But the wicked and the one who loves violence His soul hates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked, And His soul hates the [malevolent] one who loves violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD examines the righteous, but he hates the wicked and those who love violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD examines the righteous and the wicked. He hates the lover of violence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Jehovah trieth the righteous; But the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD tests honest people, but despises those who are cruel and love violence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD tests righteous people, but he hates wicked people and the ones who love violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He examines the good and the wicked alike; the lawless he hates with all his heart. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked and those who love violence, he hates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked; His soul hates the lover of violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD approves of the godly, but he hates the wicked and those who love to do violence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked and the one who loves violence his soul hates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh examines the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and him who loves violence. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />YHWH tries the righteous. And the wicked and the lover of violence, "" His soul has hated,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Jehovah the righteous doth try. And the wicked and the lover of violence, Hath His soul hated,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Jehovah will try the just one: and the unjust and him loving violence, his soul hated.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The Lord trieth the just and the wicked: but he that loveth iniquity hateth his own soul. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 10:6>The Lord questions the just and the impious. Yet he who loves iniquity, hates his own soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked, hates those who love violence, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked, and his soul hates the lover of violence.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The LORD tries the righteous and the wicked; but his soul hates him that loves violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />LORD JEHOVAH examines the righteous ones; the evil and those who love evil his soul has hated.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The LORD trieth the righteous; But the wicked and him that loveth violence His soul hateth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The Lord tries the righteous and the ungodly: and he that loves unrighteousness hates his own soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/11-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=1004" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/11.htm">In the LORD I Take Refuge</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">The LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/974.htm" title="974: yiḇ·ḥān (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To examine, try. A primitive root; to test; generally and figuratively, to investigate.">tests</a> <a href="/hebrew/6662.htm" title="6662: ṣad·dîq (Adj-ms) -- Just, righteous. From tsadaq; just.">the righteous</a> <a href="/hebrew/7563.htm" title="7563: wə·rā·šā‘ (Conj-w:: Adj-ms) -- Wicked, criminal. From rasha'; morally wrong; concretely, an bad person.">and the wicked;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">His soul</a> <a href="/hebrew/8130.htm" title="8130: śā·nə·’āh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To hate. A primitive root; to hate.">hates</a> <a href="/hebrew/157.htm" title="157: wə·’ō·hêḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc) -- To love. Or raheb; a primitive root; to have affection for.">the lover</a> <a href="/hebrew/2555.htm" title="2555: ḥā·mās (N-ms) -- Violence, wrong. From chamac; violence; by implication, wrong; by meton. Unjust gain.">of violence.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>On the wicked He will rain down fiery coals and sulfur; a scorching wind will be their portion.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-16.htm">Proverbs 6:16-19</a></span><br />There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: / haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, / a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-28.htm">Isaiah 1:28</a></span><br />But rebels and sinners will together be shattered, and those who forsake the LORD will perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-8.htm">Revelation 21:8</a></span><br />But to the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-9.htm">Proverbs 15:9</a></span><br />The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-12.htm">1 Peter 3:12</a></span><br />For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/5-4.htm">Psalm 5:4-6</a></span><br />For You are not a God who delights in wickedness; no evil can dwell with You. / The boastful cannot stand in Your presence; You hate all workers of iniquity. / You destroy those who tell lies; the LORD abhors the man of bloodshed and deceit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-18.htm">Romans 1:18</a></span><br />The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-3.htm">Isaiah 66:3-4</a></span><br />Whoever slaughters an ox is like one who slays a man; whoever sacrifices a lamb is like one who breaks a dog’s neck; whoever presents a grain offering is like one who offers pig’s blood; whoever offers frankincense is like one who blesses an idol. Indeed, they have chosen their own ways and delighted in their abominations. / So I will choose their punishment and I will bring terror upon them, because I called and no one answered, I spoke and no one listened. But they did evil in My sight and chose that in which I did not delight.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-8.htm">1 John 3:8</a></span><br />The one who practices sin is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the very start. This is why the Son of God was revealed, to destroy the works of the devil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-16.htm">Psalm 34:16</a></span><br />But the face of the LORD is against those who do evil, to wipe out all memory of them from the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nahum/1-2.htm">Nahum 1:2</a></span><br />The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD is avenging and full of wrath. The LORD takes vengeance on His foes and reserves wrath for His enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-26.htm">Hebrews 10:26-27</a></span><br />If we deliberately go on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins remains, / but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume all adversaries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/7-11.htm">Psalm 7:11</a></span><br />God is a righteous judge and a God who feels indignation each day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/1-6.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:6-9</a></span><br />After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you, / and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels / in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/3-5.htm">Malachi 3:5</a></span><br />“Then I will draw near to you for judgment. And I will be a swift witness against sorcerers and adulterers and perjurers, against oppressors of the widowed and fatherless, and against those who defraud laborers of their wages and deny justice to the foreigner but do not fear Me,” says the LORD of Hosts.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The LORD tries the righteous: but the wicked and him that loves violence his soul hates.</p><p class="hdg">trieth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/7-9.htm">Psalm 7:9</a></b></br> Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/17-3.htm">Psalm 17:3</a></b></br> Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited <i>me</i> in the night; thou hast tried me, <i>and</i> shalt find nothing; I am purposed <i>that</i> my mouth shall not transgress.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/26-2.htm">Psalm 26:2</a></b></br> Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.</p><p class="hdg">wicked</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/5-4.htm">Psalm 5:4,5</a></b></br> For thou <i>art</i> not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/10-3.htm">Psalm 10:3</a></b></br> For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, <i>whom</i> the LORD abhorreth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/21-8.htm">Psalm 21:8</a></b></br> Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/9-11.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/job/13-9.htm">Examines</a> <a href="/psalms/9-13.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/psalms/5-5.htm">Hated</a> <a href="/job/34-17.htm">Hates</a> <a href="/job/34-17.htm">Hateth</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-1.htm">Lover</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-11.htm">Loves</a> <a href="/psalms/10-14.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/psalms/11-3.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/psalms/10-15.htm">Sinner</a> <a href="/psalms/11-1.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/psalms/11-4.htm">Test</a> <a href="/job/34-3.htm">Tests</a> <a href="/psalms/7-9.htm">Trieth</a> <a href="/psalms/11-4.htm">Try</a> <a href="/psalms/11-3.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/psalms/7-16.htm">Violence</a> <a href="/psalms/7-16.htm">Violent</a> <a href="/psalms/11-2.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/20-6.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-21.htm">Examines</a> <a href="/psalms/18-40.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/psalms/18-17.htm">Hated</a> <a href="/psalms/55-12.htm">Hates</a> <a href="/psalms/55-12.htm">Hateth</a> <a href="/psalms/45-7.htm">Lover</a> <a href="/psalms/11-7.htm">Loves</a> <a href="/psalms/18-32.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/psalms/11-7.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/psalms/32-10.htm">Sinner</a> <a href="/psalms/13-2.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/psalms/26-2.htm">Test</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-3.htm">Tests</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-3.htm">Trieth</a> <a href="/psalms/26-2.htm">Try</a> <a href="/psalms/11-7.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/psalms/18-48.htm">Violence</a> <a href="/psalms/17-4.htm">Violent</a> <a href="/psalms/11-6.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/11-1.htm">David encourages himself in God against his enemies</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/11-4.htm">The providence and justice of God</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The concept of testing is seen throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/genesis/22.htm">Genesis 22:1</a>, where God tests Abraham's faith. The righteous are those who live in accordance with God's laws, while the wicked are those who reject His ways. This testing is not for God's knowledge, as He is omniscient, but to reveal the true character of individuals. The testing of both groups underscores God's impartiality and justice, as seen in passages like <a href="/proverbs/17-3.htm">Proverbs 17:3</a>, which speaks of the LORD testing hearts.<p><b>His soul hates the lover of violence.</b><br>This phrase emphasizes God's moral opposition to violence and those who delight in it. The term "soul" here anthropomorphizes God, attributing human-like emotions to Him to convey His deep aversion to sin. Violence, in biblical terms, often refers to unjust actions that harm others, contrary to God's nature of love and justice. This is consistent with other scriptures, such as <a href="/proverbs/6-16.htm">Proverbs 6:16-19</a>, which lists things the LORD hates, including "hands that shed innocent blood." The strong language used here serves as a warning against adopting a lifestyle that is contrary to God's will, highlighting the seriousness of sin and the need for repentance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is just and righteous in His judgments.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_righteous.htm">The Righteous</a></b><br>Those who live in accordance with God's laws and seek to follow His ways.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wicked.htm">The Wicked</a></b><br>Individuals who live in opposition to God's commands and engage in sinful behavior.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/l/lover_of_violence.htm">Lover of Violence</a></b><br>A person who delights in causing harm or engaging in violent acts, contrary to God's nature of peace and justice.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_testing_is_purposeful.htm">God's Testing is Purposeful</a></b><br>God tests both the righteous and the wicked to reveal their true character and to refine the righteous.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_hatred_of_violence.htm">God's Hatred of Violence</a></b><br>Violence is contrary to God's nature, and He detests those who delight in it. Believers are called to pursue peace and reject violence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/righteousness_and_wickedness_are_distinct.htm">Righteousness and Wickedness are Distinct</a></b><br>The distinction between the righteous and the wicked is clear in God's eyes, and He deals with each accordingly.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_justice_is_perfect.htm">God's Justice is Perfect</a></b><br>Trust in God's perfect justice, knowing that He will ultimately judge all actions and intentions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_as_peacemakers.htm">Living as Peacemakers</a></b><br>As followers of Christ, we are called to be peacemakers, reflecting God's love and justice in a world prone to violence.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_would_an_all-knowing_god_test_us.htm">Given Psalm 11:5’s claim that God tests humanity, how do we reconcile this with the notion of an all-knowing deity who would need no test? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_stance_on_domestic_violence.htm">What does the Bible say about domestic violence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_organization_is_hamas.htm">What organization is Hamas?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_abuse.htm">What does the Bible say about abuse?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The Lord trieth the righteous</span>. God tries the righteous, scrutinizing them with his penetrating glance, but a glance wherein there is protection and love. When he tries (or closely scrutinizes) the wicked, the result is different - <span class="cmt_word">the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/11-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָה֮</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">tests</span><br /><span class="heb">יִ֫בְחָ֥ן</span> <span class="translit">(yiḇ·ḥān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_974.htm">Strong's 974: </a> </span><span class="str2">To test, to investigate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the righteous</span><br /><span class="heb">צַדִּ֪יק</span> <span class="translit">(ṣad·dîq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6662.htm">Strong's 6662: </a> </span><span class="str2">Just, righteous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the wicked;</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֭רָשָׁע</span> <span class="translit">(wə·rā·šā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7563.htm">Strong's 7563: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wrong, an, bad person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His soul</span><br /><span class="heb">נַפְשֽׁוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(nap̄·šōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion </span><br /><br /><span class="word">hates</span><br /><span class="heb">שָֽׂנְאָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(śā·nə·’āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8130.htm">Strong's 8130: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the lover</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֹהֵ֣ב</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ō·hêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_157.htm">Strong's 157: </a> </span><span class="str2">To have affection f</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of violence.</span><br /><span class="heb">חָמָ֑ס</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·mās)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2555.htm">Strong's 2555: </a> </span><span class="str2">Violence, wrong, by meton, unjust gain</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/11-5.htm">Psalm 11:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/11-5.htm">Psalm 11:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/11-5.htm">Psalm 11:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/11-5.htm">Psalm 11:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/11-5.htm">Psalm 11:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/11-5.htm">Psalm 11:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/11-5.htm">Psalm 11:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/11-5.htm">Psalm 11:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/11-5.htm">Psalm 11:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/11-5.htm">Psalm 11:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/11-5.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 11:5 Yahweh examines the righteous but the wicked (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/11-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 11:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 11:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/11-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 11:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 11:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>