Psalm 1154

For the music director; by David.

11:1 In the Lord I have taken shelter.1

How can you say to me,2

“Flee to a mountain like a bird!3

11:2 For look, the wicked4 prepare5 their bows,6

they put their arrows on the strings,

to shoot in the darkness7 at the morally upright.8

11:3 When the foundations9 are destroyed,

what can the godly10 accomplish?”11

11:4 The Lord is in his holy temple;12

the Lord’s throne is in heaven.13

His eyes14 watch;15

his eyes16 examine17 all people.18

11:5 The Lord approves of19 the godly,20

but he21 hates22 the wicked and those who love to do violence.23

11:6 May the Lord rain down24 burning coals25 and brimstone26 on the wicked!

A whirlwind is what they deserve!27

11:7 Certainly28 the Lord is just;29

he rewards godly deeds;30

the upright will experience his favor.31