Psalm 11, NEW INTERNATIONAL READER’S VERSION
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1

I run to the Lord for safety.
So how can you say to me,
“Fly away like a bird to your mountain.
 

2

Look!  Evil people are bending their bows.
They are placing their arrows against the strings.
They are planning to shoot from the shadows
at those who have honest hearts.
 

3

When law and order are being destroyed,
what can godly people do?”
 

4

The Lord is in his holy temple.
The Lord is on his throne in heaven.
He watches all people.
His eyes study them.
 

5

The Lord watches over those who do what is right.
But he hates sinful people and those who love to hurt others.
 

6

He will pour out flaming coals and burning sulfur
on those who do what is wrong.
A hot and dry wind will destroy them.
 

7

The Lord always does what is right.
So he loves it when people do what is fair.
Those who are honest will enjoy his blessing.