Psalm 11 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Psalm 11 Song of Trust in God

To the leader. Of David.

¹ In the Lord I take refuge; how can you say to me, “Flee like a bird to the mountains,

² for look, the wicked bend the bow, they have fitted their arrow to the string, to shoot in the dark 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 behold; his gaze examines humankind.

⁵ The Lord tests the righteous and the wicked, and his soul hates the lover of violence.

⁶ On the wicked he will rain coals of fire and sulfur; a scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.

⁷ For the Lord is righteous; he loves righteous deeds; the upright shall behold his face.