Psalms 11
Song of Trust in God
To the leader. Of David.
1
In the LORD I take refuge; how can you say to me,
“Flee like a bird to the mountains;
2
for look, 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 gaze examines humankind.
5
The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked,
and his soul hates the lover of violence.
6
On the wicked he will rain coals of fire and sulfur;
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.
New Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition
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