Psalm 11

¹I have taken refuge in the LORD .

So how can you say to me,

“Flee to the hills like a bird

³When the very bottom of things falls out,

what can a righteous person possibly accomplish?

⁴But the LORD is in his holy temple.

The LORD ! His throne is in heaven.

His eyes see—

his vision examines all of humanity.

⁵The LORD examines

both the righteous and the wicked;

his very being hates anyone who loves violence.

⁶God will rain fiery coals and sulfur on the wicked;

their cups will be filled

with nothing but a scorching hot wind

⁷because the LORD is righteous!

He loves righteous deeds.

Those whose heart is right will see God’s face.