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Atomic Bible
Psalms 11:5
The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked;
from In the LORD I Take Refuge, Psalms 11:1-7
What it says

The LORD tests both the righteous and the wicked, but he hates the one who loves violence.

What it is doing

This verse shows that divine scrutiny is morally discerning, not indifferent.

In context

1For the choirmaster. Of David. 2For behold, the wicked bend their bows. 3If the foundations are destroyed, 4The LORD is in His holy temple; 5The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked; 6On the wicked He will rain down fiery coals and sulfur; 7For the LORD is righteous; He loves justice.