¹In the LORD , I take refuge .

How can you say to my soul , “Flee as a bird to your mountain ”?

²For , behold , the wicked bend their bows .

They set their arrows on the strings,

that they may shoot in darkness at the upright in heart .

³If the foundations are destroyed ,

what can the righteous do ?

⁴The LORD is in his holy temple .

The LORD is on his throne in heaven .

His eyes observe.

His eyes examine the children of men .

⁵The LORD examines the righteous ,

but his soul hates the wicked and him who loves violence .

⁶On the wicked he will rain blazing coals;

fire, sulphur, and scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup .

⁷For the LORD is righteous .

He loves righteousness .

The upright shall see his face .