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The Lord tests the righteous and the wicked,
    and his soul hates the lover of violence.(A)

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The Lord examines the righteous,(A)
    but the wicked, those who love violence,
    he hates with a passion.(B)

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16 There are six things that the Lord hates,
    seven that are an abomination to him:
17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue,
    and hands that shed innocent blood,(A)
18 a heart that devises wicked plans,
    feet that hurry to run to evil,(B)
19 a lying witness who testifies falsely,
    and one who sows discord in a family.(C)

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16 There are six things the Lord hates,(A)
    seven that are detestable to him:
17         haughty eyes,(B)
        a lying tongue,(C)
        hands that shed innocent blood,(D)
18         a heart that devises wicked schemes,
        feet that are quick to rush into evil,(E)
19         a false witness(F) who pours out lies(G)
        and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.(H)

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Trial and Temptation

12 Blessed is anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord[a] has promised to those who love him.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. 1.12 Gk he; other ancient authorities read God

12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial(A) because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life(B) that the Lord has promised to those who love him.(C)

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Suffering as a Christian

12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.

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Suffering for Being a Christian

12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you(A) to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.

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so that the genuineness of your faith—being more precious than gold that, though perishable, is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.(A)

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These have come so that the proven genuineness(A) of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire(B)—may result in praise, glory and honor(C) when Jesus Christ is revealed.(D)

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Prove me, O Lord, and try me;
    test my heart and mind.(A)

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Test me,(A) Lord, and try me,
    examine my heart and my mind;(B)

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O let the evil of the wicked come to an end,
    but establish the righteous,
you who test the minds and hearts,
    O righteous God.(A)

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Bring to an end the violence of the wicked
    and make the righteous secure—(A)
you, the righteous God(B)
    who probes minds and hearts.(C)

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The Command to Sacrifice Isaac

22 After these things God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.”

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Abraham Tested

22 Some time later God tested(A) Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!”

“Here I am,”(B) he replied.

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Your hand will find out all your enemies;
    your right hand will find out those who hate you.(A)

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Your hand will lay hold(A) on all your enemies;
    your right hand will seize your foes.

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For you are not a God who delights in wickedness;
    evil will not sojourn with you.(A)
The boastful will not stand before your eyes;
    you hate all evildoers.(B)

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For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness;
    with you, evil people(A) are not welcome.
The arrogant(B) cannot stand(C)
    in your presence.
You hate(D) all who do wrong;

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In one month I disposed of the three shepherds, for I had become impatient with them, and they also detested me.(A)

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In one month I got rid of the three shepherds.

The flock detested(A) me, and I grew weary of them

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My heritage has become to me
    like a lion in the forest;
she has lifted up her voice against me—
    therefore I hate her.(A)

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My inheritance has become to me
    like a lion(A) in the forest.
She roars at me;
    therefore I hate her.(B)

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23 Search me, O God, and know my heart;
    test me and know my thoughts.(A)
24 See if there is any wicked[a] way in me,
    and lead me in the way everlasting.[b](B)

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Footnotes

  1. 139.24 Heb hurtful
  2. 139.24 Or the ancient way

23 Search me,(A) God, and know my heart;(B)
    test me and know my anxious thoughts.
24 See if there is any offensive way(C) in me,
    and lead me(D) in the way everlasting.

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