Psalm 11
New American Standard Bible 2020
Chapter overview
Psalm 11 rejects panic when social foundations seem ruined. The psalmist remains in refuge, trusting that human conduct is tested and that upright justice ultimately faces down violence and deceit.
RefugeCourageJusticeTesting
1In the Lord I take refuge; How can you say to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your mountain?
2“For, behold, the wicked bend the bow, They have set their arrow on the string To shoot in darkness at the upright in heart.
3“If the foundations are destroyed, What can the righteous do?”
4¶The Lord is in His holy temple; the Lord’s throne is in heaven; His eyes see, His eyelids test the sons of mankind.
5The Lord tests the righteous and the wicked, And His soul hates one who loves violence.
6He will rain coals of fire upon the wicked, And brimstone and burning wind will be the portion of their cup.
7For the Lord is righteous, He loves righteousness; The upright will see His face.
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