In the Lord I take refuge; how can you say to me, “Flee like a bird to the mountains;
Psalms 11
English - RSV 1952
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for lo, the wicked bend the bow, they have fitted their arrow to the string, to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart;
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if the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do”?
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The Lord is in his holy temple, the Lord 's throne is in heaven; his eyes behold, his eyelids test, the children of men.
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The Lord tests the righteous and the wicked, and his soul hates him that loves violence.
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On the wicked he will rain coals of fire and brimstone; a scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.
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For the Lord is righteous, he loves righteous deeds; the upright shall behold his face.