Psalm 11

1 In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: “Flee like a bird to your mountain!

2 For behold, the wicked bend their bows. They set their arrow on the string to shoot from the shadows 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 is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men.

5 The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked; His soul hates the lover of violence.

6 On the wicked He will rain down fiery coals and sulfur; a scorching wind will be their portion.

7 For the LORD is righteous; He loves justice. The upright will see His face.

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Counselors urge flight: 'Flee as a bird to your mountain, for the foundations are destroyed.' David refuses: 'In Jehovah do I take refuge.' Jehovah is in his holy temple, his throne in heaven; his eyes behold and try the children of men. He tries the righteous, but on the wicked he will rain snares, fire and brimstone. 'Jehovah is righteous; he loveth righteousness: the upright shall behold his face.'

Drawn from Jamieson, Fausset & Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory, Matthew Henry, Complete Commentary, John Wesley, Notes on the Old Testament and John Calvin, Commentaries.

Context

Poetry · David, Asaph, Sons of Korah, others — Psalms overview

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