Psalms, 11

1. For the leader. Of David. In the LORD I take refuge; how can you say to me, "Flee like a bird to the mountains!

1. [For the choirmaster Of David] In Yahweh I have found refuge. How can you say to me, 'Bird, flee to your mountain?

2. See how the wicked string their bows, fit their arrows to the string to shoot from the shadows at the upright.

2. 'For look, the wicked are drawing their bows, fitting their arrows to the string to shoot honest men from the shadows.

3. When foundations are being destroyed, what can the upright do?"

3. If the foundations fall to ruin, what can the upright do?'

4. The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD'S throne is in heaven. God's eyes keep careful watch; they test all peoples.

4. Yahweh in his holy temple! Yahweh, his throne is in heaven; his eyes watch over the world, his gaze scrutinises the children of Adam.

5. The LORD tests the good and the bad, hates those who love violence,

5. Yahweh examines the upright and the wicked, the lover of violence he detests.

6. And rains upon the wicked fiery coals and brimstone, a scorching wind their allotted cup.

6. He will rain down red-hot coals, fire and sulphur on the wicked, a scorching wind will be their lot.

7. The LORD is just and loves just deeds; the upright shall see his face.

7. For Yahweh is upright and loves uprightness, the honest will ever see his face.