Psalm 11

Refuge in the LORD

For the choir director. Of David.

1   I have taken refuge in the LORD. b

How can you say to me,

“Escape to the mountains B like a bird! c

2   For look, the wicked string bows;

they put their arrows on bowstrings

to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart. d

3   When the foundations are destroyed,

what can the righteous do? ” e

4   The LORD is in his holy temple; f

the LORD—his throne is in heaven. g

His eyes watch;

his gaze C examines everyone. D

5   The LORD examines the righteous,

but he hates the wicked

and E those who love violence. h

6   Let him rain burning coals F and sulfur on the wicked;

let a scorching wind be the portion in their cup. i

7   For the LORD is righteous; he loves righteous deeds.

The upright will see his face. j