Psalm 11, NEW REVISED STANDARD VERSION
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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.