Psalm 11

Psalm 11

For the choir director: A psalm of David.

1 I trust in the LORD for protection.
So why do you say to me,
“Fly like a bird to the mountains for safety!2 The wicked are stringing their bows
and fitting their arrows on the bowstrings.
They shoot from the shadows
at those whose hearts are right.3 The foundations of law and order have collapsed.
What can the righteous do?”4 But the LORD is in his holy Temple;
the LORD still rules from heaven.
He watches everyone closely,
examining every person on earth.5 The LORD examines both the righteous and the wicked.
He hates those who love violence.6 He will rain down blazing coals and burning sulfur on the wicked,
punishing them with scorching winds.7 For the righteous LORD loves justice.
The virtuous will see his face.

PSALMS 11

Trusting the [Lord]

1 The [Lord] is my fortress!
Don't say to me,
“Escape like a bird
to the mountains!”

2 You tell me, “Watch out!
Those evil people have put
their arrows on their bows,
and they are standing
in the shadows,
aiming at good people.

3 What can an honest person do
when everything crumbles?”

4 The [Lord] is sitting
in his sacred temple
on his throne in heaven.
He knows everything we do
because he sees us all.

5 The [Lord] tests honest people,
but despises those
who are cruel
and love violence.

6 He will send fiery coalst
and flaming sulfur
down on the wicked,
and they will drink nothing
but a scorching wind.

7 The [Lord] always does right
and wants justice done.
Everyone who does right
will see his face.