Psalms 11:6

Psalms 11:7 net — Certainly the LORD is just; he rewards godly deeds; the upright will experience his favor.

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"Certainly the LORD is just; he rewards godly deeds; the upright will experience his favor."

— Psalms 11:7, NET Bible

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KJV
“For the righteous Lord loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright. ”
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ASV
“For Jehovah is righteous; he loveth righteousness: The upright shall behold his face. ”
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WEB
“For Yahweh is righteous. He loves righteousness. The upright shall see his face. For the Chief Musician; upon an eight-stringed lyre. A Psalm of David.”
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DRB
“The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried by the fire, purged from the earth, refined seven times.”
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BBE
“For the Lord is upright; he is a lover of righteousness: the upright will see his face.”
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KJVA
“For the righteous Lord loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright. ”
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Psalms 11 — Context

The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD’s throne is in heaven. His eyes watch; his eyes examine all people.

The LORD approves of the godly, but he hates the wicked and those who love to do violence.

May he rain down burning coals and brimstone on the wicked! A whirlwind is what they deserve!

Certainly the LORD is just; he rewards godly deeds; the upright will experience his favor.

Psalms 11:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 11:7 say?

Psalms 11:7 in the NET Bible reads: “Certainly the LORD is just; he rewards godly deeds; the upright will experience his favor.”

Where is Psalms 11:7 in the Bible?

Psalms 11:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 11, verse 7.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 11:7.

What translation should I read Psalms 11:7 in?

Psalms 11:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 11:7?

Psalms 11:7 reads (NET): “Certainly the LORD is just; he rewards godly deeds; the upright will experience his favor.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 11:7 net — Certainly the LORD is just; he rewards godly deeds; the upright will experience his favor.

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