Psalm 11

Refuge in the Lord

For the choir director. Of David.

I have taken refuge in the Lord.†

How can you say to me,

“Escape to the mountains† like a bird!†

2For look, the wicked string bows;

they put their arrows on bowstrings

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

3When the foundations are destroyed,

what can the righteous do? Ӡ

4The Lord is in his holy temple;†

the Lord—his throne is in heaven.†

His eyes watch;

his gaze† examines everyone.†

5The Lord examines the righteous,

but he hates the wicked

and† those who love violence.†

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

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

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

The upright will see his face.†