The Lord tests the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence.
There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers.
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.
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.
so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Prove me, O Lord, and try me; test my heart and my mind.
Oh, let the evil of the wicked come to an end, and may you establish the righteous— you who test the minds and hearts, O righteous God!
After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.”
Your hand will find out all your enemies; your right hand will find out those who hate you.
For you are not a God who delights in wickedness; evil may not dwell with you. The boastful shall not stand before your eyes; you hate all evildoers.
In one month I destroyed the three shepherds. But I became impatient with them, and they also detested me.
My heritage has become to me like a lion in the forest; she has lifted up her voice against me; therefore I hate her.
Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!
To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O Lord, you have searched me and known me!
You have tried my heart, you have visited me by night, you have tested me, and you will find nothing; I have purposed that my mouth will not transgress.
For the wicked boasts of the desires of his soul, and the one greedy for gain curses and renounces the Lord.
He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, and they will bring offerings in righteousness to the Lord.
And I will put this third into the fire, and refine them as one refines silver, and test them as gold is tested. They will call upon my name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are my people’; and they will say, ‘The Lord is my God.’”
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