Psalms 11
World English BibleTranslation
World English Bible
Douay-Rheims Bible, American Edition (1899)
1In the LORD, I take refuge. How can you say to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your mountain”?
1Unto the end; for the octave, a psalm for David.
2For, behold, the wicked bend their bows. They set their arrows on the strings, that they may shoot in darkness at the upright in heart.
2Save me, O Lord, for there is now no saint: truths are decayed from among the children of men.
3If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?
3They have spoken vain things every one to his neighbour: with deceitful lips, and with a double heart have they spoken.
4The LORD is in his holy temple. The LORD is on his throne in heaven. His eyes observe. His eyes examine the children of men.
4May the Lord destroy all deceitful lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things.
5The LORD examines the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and him who loves violence.
5Who have said: We will magnify our tongue; our lips are our own; who is Lord over us?
6On the wicked he will rain blazing coals; fire, sulfur, and scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.
6By reason of the misery of the needy, and the groans of the poor, now will I arise, saith the Lord. I win set him in safety; I will deal confidently in his regard.
7For the LORD is righteous. He loves righteousness. The upright shall see his face.
7The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried by the fire, purged from the earth refined seven times.
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8Thou, O Lord, wilt preserve us: and keep us from this generation for ever.
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9The wicked walk round about: according to thy highness, thou best multiplied the children of men.
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