| NET Bible | Berean Standard Bible |
| 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! | 1For the choirmaster. Of David. In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: “Flee like a bird to your mountain! |
| 2For look, the wicked prepare their bows, they put their arrows on the strings, to shoot in the darkness at the morally upright. | 2For behold, the wicked bend their bows. They set their arrow on the string to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart. |
| 3When the foundations are destroyed, what can the godly accomplish?" | 3If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” |
| 4The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD's throne is in heaven. His eyes watch; his eyes examine all people. | 4The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men. |
| 5The LORD approves of the godly, but he hates the wicked and those who love to do violence. | 5The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked; His soul hates the lover of violence. |
| 6May the LORD rain down burning coals and brimstone on the wicked! A whirlwind is what they deserve! | 6On the wicked He will rain down fiery coals and sulfur; a scorching wind will be their portion. |
| 7Certainly the LORD is just; he rewards godly deeds; the upright will experience his favor. | 7For the LORD is righteous; He loves justice. The upright will see His face. |
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