| King James Bible | NET Bible |
| 1To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain? | 1For the music director; by David. In the LORD I have taken shelter. How can you say to me, "Flee to a mountain like a bird! |
| 2For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart. | 2For look, the wicked prepare their bows, they put their arrows on the strings, to shoot in the darkness at the morally upright. |
| 3If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do? | 3When the foundations are destroyed, what can the godly accomplish?" |
| 4The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD'S throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men. | 4The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD's throne is in heaven. His eyes watch; his eyes examine all people. |
| 5The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth. | 5The LORD approves of the godly, but he hates the wicked and those who love to do violence. |
| 6Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup. | 6May the LORD rain down burning coals and brimstone on the wicked! A whirlwind is what they deserve! |
| 7For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright. | 7Certainly the LORD is just; he rewards godly deeds; the upright will experience his favor. |
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