Psalm 11:5-7

The Lord Is in His Holy Temple

5 The Lord g tests the righteous,
but h his soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence.
 6 Let him rain coals on the wicked;
i fire and sulfur and a scorching wind shall be j the portion of their cup.
 7 For the Lord is righteous;
he k loves righteous deeds;
l the upright shall behold his face.

  1. Cross References
    Genesis 22:1
    After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, "Abraham!" And he said, "Here am I.
    James 1:12
    Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
  2. Cross References
    Psalms 5:5
    The boastful shall not stand before your eyes; you hate all evildoers.
  3. Cross References
    Genesis 19:24
    Then the Lord rained on Sodom and Gomorrah sulfur and fire from the Lord out of heaven.
    Job 18:15
    In his tent dwells that which is none of his; sulfur is scattered over his habitation.
    Ezekiel 38:22
    With pestilence and bloodshed I will enter into judgment with him, and I will rain upon him and his hordes and the many peoples who are with him torrential rains and hailstones, fire and sulfur.
  4. Cross References
    Psalms 75:8
    For in the hand of the Lord there is a cup with foaming wine, well mixed, and he pours out from it, and all the wicked of the earth shall drain it down to the dregs.
    Job 21:20
    Let their own eyes see their destruction, and let them drink of the wrath of the Almighty.
  5. Cross References
    Psalms 33:5
    He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the Lord.
  6. Cross References
    Psalms 17:15
    As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness; when I awake, I shall be satisfied with your likeness.
    Psalms 140:13
    Surely the righteous shall give thanks to your name; the upright shall dwell in your presence.
    1 John 3:2
    Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is.
    Revelation 22:4
    They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads.
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