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.

Psalm 11

For the music director; by David.

1 In the Lord I have taken shelter.
How can you say to me,
“Flee to a mountain like a bird!

2 For look, the wicked prepare their bows,
they put their arrows on the strings,
to shoot in the darkness at the morally upright.

3 When the foundations are destroyed,
what can the godly accomplish?”

4 The Lord is in his holy temple;
the Lord’s throne is in heaven.
His eyes watch;
his eyes examine all people.

5 The Lord approves of the godly,
but he hates the wicked and those who love to do violence.

6 May the Lord rain down burning coals and brimstone on the wicked!
A whirlwind is what they deserve!

7 Certainly the Lord is just;
he rewards godly deeds;
the upright will experience his favor.