Psalms 11
11
Confidence in the Presence of God
1For the leader. Of David.
I
In the Lord I take refuge;
how can you say to me,
“Flee like a bird to the mountains!#Ps 55:7; 91:4.
2See how the wicked string their bows,
fit their arrows to the string
to shoot from the shadows at the upright of heart.#Ps 7:13; 37:14; 57:5; 64:4.
3#Foundations: usually understood of public order, cf. Ps 82:5.If foundations are destroyed,
what can the just one do?”
II
4The Lord is in his holy temple;
the Lord’s throne is in heaven.#Ps 14:2; 102:20; Hab 2:20; Dt 26:15; Is 66:1; Mt 5:34.
God’s eyes keep careful watch;
they test the children of Adam.
5The Lord tests the righteous and the wicked,
hates those who love violence,
6And rains upon the wicked
fiery coals and brimstone,
a scorching wind their allotted cup.#Their allotted cup: the cup that God gives people to drink is a common figure for their destiny, cf. Ps 16:5; 75:9; Mt 20:22; 26:39; Rev 14:10.#Ps 120:4; 140:11; Prv 16:27; Ez 38:22; Rev 8:5; 20:10.
7The Lord is just and loves just deeds;
the upright will see his face.
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