| King James Bible | New International Version |
| 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 director of music. Of David. In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: "Flee like a bird to your mountain. |
| 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 bend their bows; they set their arrows against the strings to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart. |
| 3If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do? | 3When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?" |
| 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 is on his heavenly throne. He observes everyone on earth; his eyes examine them. |
| 5The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth. | 5The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked, those who love violence, he hates with a passion. |
| 6Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup. | 6On the wicked he will rain fiery coals and burning sulfur; a scorching wind will be their lot. |
| 7For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright. | 7For the LORD is righteous, he loves justice; the upright will see his face. |
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