Psalms 11

Confidence in the Presence of God

1For the leader. Of David.

In the Lord I take refuge;

how can you say to me,

“Flee like a bird to the mountains!

2See how the wicked string their bows,

fit their arrows to the string

to shoot from the shadows at the upright of heart.

3If foundations are destroyed,[#: usually understood of public order, cf. Ps 82:5.]

what can the just one do?”

4The Lord is in his holy temple;

the Lord ’s throne is in heaven.

God’s eyes keep careful watch;

they test the children of Adam.

5The Lord tests the righteous and the wicked,

hates those who love violence,

6And rains upon the wicked

fiery coals and brimstone,

a scorching wind their allotted cup.

7The Lord is just and loves just deeds;

the upright will see his face.

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