Psalms 11

 

Psalms 11

 

¹ In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: “Flee like a bird to your mountain.

 

² For look, the wicked bend their bows; they set their arrows against the strings to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart.

 

³ When the foundations are being destroyed,

what can the righteous do?”

 

⁴ The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD is on his heavenly throne. He observes everyone on earth; his eyes examine them.

 

⁵ The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked, those who love violence, he hates with a passion.

 

⁶ On the wicked he will rain fiery coals and burning sulfur; a scorching wind will be their lot.

 

⁷ For the LORD is righteous, he loves justice;

the upright will see his face.