Psalms 11
World English BibleTranslation
World English Bible
JPS Tanakh (Jewish Publication Society, 1917)
1In the LORD, I take refuge. How can you say to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your mountain”?
1For the Leader. A Psalm of David. In the LORD have I taken refuge; how say ye to my soul: 'Flee thou! to your mountain, ye birds'?
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.
2For, lo, the wicked bend the bow, they have made ready their arrow upon the string, that they may shoot in darkness at the upright in heart.
3If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?
3When the foundations are destroyed, what hath the righteous wrought?
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.
4The LORD is in His holy temple, the LORD, His throne is in heaven; His eyes behold, His eyelids try, the children of men.
5The LORD examines the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and him who loves violence.
5The LORD trieth the righteous; but the wicked and him that loveth violence His soul hateth.
6On the wicked he will rain blazing coals; fire, sulfur, and scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.
6Upon the wicked He will cause to rain coals; fire and brimstone and burning wind shall be the portion of their cup.
7For the LORD is righteous. He loves righteousness. The upright shall see his face.
7For the LORD is righteous, He loveth righteousness; the upright shall behold His face.
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