1 I n the Lord I am safe. How can you say to me, “Fly away as a bird to your mountain?

2 F or look, the sinful raise their bow. They make their arrow ready on the string to shoot in the dark against the pure in heart.

3 I f the base of the building is destroyed, what can those who are right with God do?”

4 T he Lord is in His holy house. The Lord’s throne is in heaven. His eyes see as He tests the sons of men.

5 T he Lord tests and proves those who are right and good and those who are sinful. And His soul hates the one who loves to hurt others.

6 H e will send down fire upon the sinful. Fire and sulphur and burning wind will be the cup they will drink.

7 F or the Lord is right and good. He loves what is right and good. And those who are right with Him will see His face.