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Yahweh tests the righteous,
but the wicked and the lover of violence
his soul hates.
He will rain coals[a] on the wicked.
Burning sulfur and scorching wind
will be the portion of their cup.
For Yahweh is righteous;
he loves righteous deeds.
The upright shall see his face.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 11:6 According to Symmachus (compare also Targum Psalms) a form slightly different from the MT’s “snares”

The Lord examines the righteous,(A)
    but the wicked, those who love violence,
    he hates with a passion.(B)
On the wicked he will rain
    fiery coals and burning sulfur;(C)
    a scorching wind(D) will be their lot.

For the Lord is righteous,(E)
    he loves justice;(F)
    the upright(G) will see his face.(H)

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