Psalms 11:4-5

4 The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD is on his heavenly throne. He observes everyone on earth; his eyes examine them.

5 The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked, those who love violence, he hates with a passion.

Psalms 11:4-5 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 11:4-5 In-Context

2 For look, the wicked bend their bows; they set their arrows against the strings to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart.

3 When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?”

4 The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD is on his heavenly throne. He observes everyone on earth; his eyes examine them.

5 The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked, those who love violence, he hates with a passion.

6 On the wicked he will rain fiery coals and burning sulfur; a scorching wind will be their lot.

7 For the LORD is righteous, he loves justice; the upright will see his face.

Cross References

• 1. S 1 Kings 8:48; Psalms 18:6; Psalms 27:4; John 2:7; Micah 1:2; Habakkuk 2:20
• 2. S 2 Chronicles 6:18; S Psalms 9:7; Matthew 5:34; Matthew 23:22; S Revelation 4:2; Psalms 103:19
• 3. Proverbs 15:3; Psalms 33:13
• 4. Psalms 33:18; Psalms 66:7; Psalms 34:15-16
• 5. S Deuteronomy 7:13; S Job 23:10; Genesis 22:1; James 1:12
• 6. S Job 28:28; Psalms 5:5; Psalms 45:7; Isaiah 1:14