Psalms, 11

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0. To the choirmaster. Of David.

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

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 are drawing their bows, fitting their arrows to the string to shoot honest men from the shadows.

2. for lo, 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 fall to ruin, what can the upright do?'

3. if the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do"?

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.

4. The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD's throne is in heaven; his eyes behold, his eyelids test, the children of men.

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

5. The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked, and his soul hates him that loves violence.

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

6. On the wicked he will rain coals of fire and brimstone; a scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.

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

7. For the LORD is righteous, he loves righteous deeds; the upright shall behold his face.