Psalm 11 11 Psalms Book 1 American King James Version In the LORD I Take Refuge (Habakkuk 1:12–17)
1 AKJV To the chief Musician. A Psalm of David. In the LORD put I my trust: how say you to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain? BSB BSB: For the choirmaster. Of David. In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: “Flee like a bird to your mountain!
2 AKJV For, see, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow on the string, that they may privately shoot at the upright in heart. BSB BSB: 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 AKJV If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do? BSB BSB: If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?”
4 AKJV The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD’s throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men. BSB BSB: 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 AKJV The LORD tries the righteous: but the wicked and him that loves violence his soul hates. BSB BSB: The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked; His soul hates the lover of violence.
6 AKJV On the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup. BSB BSB: On the wicked He will rain down fiery coals and sulfur; a scorching wind will be their portion.
7 AKJV For the righteous LORD loves righteousness; his countenance does behold the upright. BSB BSB: For the LORD is righteous; He loves justice. The upright will see His face.
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