The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked; His soul hates the lover of violence. Cross References James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. Genesis 22:1 Some time later God tested Abraham and said to him, "Abraham!" "Here I am," he answered. Job 23:10 Yet He knows the way I have taken; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold. Job 34:26 He strikes them for their wickedness in full view, Psalm 5:4 For You are not a God who delights in wickedness; no evil can dwell with You. Psalm 5:5 The boastful cannot stand in Your presence; You hate all workers of iniquity. Psalm 7:9 Put an end to the evil of the wicked, but establish the righteous, O righteous God who searches hearts and minds. Psalm 18:48 who delivers me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men. Psalm 34:19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all. Psalm 55:9 O Lord, confuse and confound their speech, for I see violence and strife in the city. Jeremiah 12:3 But You know me, O LORD; You see me and test my heart toward You. Drag away the wicked like sheep to the slaughter and set them apart for the day of carnage. Jeremiah 20:12 O LORD of Hosts, who examines the righteous, who sees the heart and mind, let me see Your vengeance upon them, for to You I have committed my cause. Treasury of Scripture The LORD tries the righteous: but the wicked and him that loves violence his soul hates. trieth Psalm 7:9 Psalm 17:3 Psalm 26:2 wicked Psalm 5:4,5 Psalm 10:3 Psalm 21:8 |