1 I n the Lord I take refuge; how can you say to me, Flee like a bird to your mountain?

To the Overseer. -- By David. In Jehovah I trusted, how say ye to my soul, `They moved Thy mountain for the bird?

2 F or see, the wicked are bending the bow; they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they in darkness may shoot at the upright in heart.

For lo, the wicked tread a bow, They have prepared their arrow on the string, To shoot in darkness at the upright in heart.

3 I f the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do, or what has He wrought or accomplished?

When the foundations are destroyed, The righteous -- what hath he done?

4 T he Lord is in His holy temple; the Lord’s throne is in heaven. His eyes behold; His eyelids test and prove the children of men.

`Jehovah in his holy temple: Jehovah -- in the heavens His throne. His eyes see -- His eyelids try the sons of men.

5 T he Lord tests and proves the righteous, but His soul abhors the wicked and him who loves violence.

Jehovah the righteous doth try. And the wicked and the lover of violence, Hath His soul hated,

6 U pon the wicked He will rain quick burning coals or snares; fire, brimstone, and a scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.

He poureth on the wicked snares, fire, and brimstone, And a horrible wind the portion of their cup.

7 F or the Lord is righteous, He loves righteous deeds; the upright shall behold His face, or He beholds the upright.

For righteous Jehovah, Righteousness He hath loved, The upright doth His countenance see!'