Psa Psalms, psalm Book of Psalms, psalm 11
To 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?Psa 55:22; 1Sa 24:1; 1Sa 26:20
For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart.11.2 privily: Heb. in darkness
If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?
The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD’s throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.Isa 66:1; Hab 2:20; Mat 5:34
The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.11.6 an horrible…: or, a burning tempestGen 19:24; Jer 23:19
For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.