English Standard Version | English Standard Version |
1In the LORD I take refuge; how can you say to my soul, “Flee like a bird to your mountain, | 1In the LORD I take refuge; how can you say to my soul, “Flee like a bird to your mountain, |
2for behold, the wicked bend the bow; they have fitted their arrow to the string to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart; | 2for behold, the wicked bend the bow; they have fitted their arrow to the string to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart; |
3if the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” | 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 see, his eyelids test the children of man. | 4The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD’s throne is in heaven; his eyes see, his eyelids test the children of man. |
5The LORD tests the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence. | 5The LORD tests the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence. |
6Let him rain coals on the wicked; fire and sulfur and a scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup. | 6Let him rain coals on the wicked; fire and sulfur and a scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup. |
7For the LORD is righteous; he loves righteous deeds; the upright shall behold his face. | 7For the LORD is righteous; he loves righteous deeds; the upright shall behold his face. |
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