Psalm 11

The LORD A Refuge And Defense.

To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. 1In the LORD I take refuge [and put my trust];
How can you say to me, “Flee like a bird to your mountain; 2For look, the wicked are bending the bow;
They take aim with their arrow on the string
To shoot [by stealth] in darkness at the upright in heart. 3“If the foundations [of a godly society] are destroyed,
What can the righteous do?” 4The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD’S throne is in heaven.
His eyes see, His eyelids test the children of men. 5The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked,
And His soul hates the [malevolent] one who loves violence. 6Upon the wicked (godless) He will rain coals of fire;
Fire and brimstone and a dreadful scorching wind will be the portion of their cup [of doom]. 7For the LORD is [absolutely] righteous, He loves righteousness (virtue, morality, justice);
The upright shall see His face.