Psalms

11

Revised Standard Version

1 To the choirmaster. Of David. In the LORD I take refuge; how can you say to me, 'Flee like a bird to the mountains;

2 for lo, the wicked bend the bow, they have fitted their arrow to the string, to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart;

3 if the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do'?

4 The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD"s throne is in heaven; his eyes behold, his eyelids test, the children of men.

5 The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked, and his soul hates him that loves violence.

6 On the wicked he will rain coals of fire and brimstone; a scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.

7 For the LORD is righteous, he loves righteous deeds; the upright shall behold his face.

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