1 I n the Lord put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?

2 F or, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart.

3 I f the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?

4 T he Lord is in his holy temple, the Lord 's throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.

5 T he Lord trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.

6 U pon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.

7 F or the righteous Lord loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.