Psalms 11



11

To the director.[49] David's [song].

<1> I trust in the Lord,

so why did you tell me to run and hide?

You said,

"Fly like a bird to your mountain."

<2> Like hunters, the wicked hide in the dark.

They pull back on the bowstring, aim their arrows,

and shoot straight into the hearts of good, honest people.

<3> What would good people do

if the wicked destroyed all that is good?[50]

<4> The Lord is in his holy temple.

The Lord sits on his throne in heaven.

He sees everything that happens.

He watches people closely.

<5> The Lord examines those who are good and those who are wicked;

he hates those who enjoy hurting others.

<6> He will make hot coals and burning sulfur fall like rain on the wicked.

They will get nothing but a hot, burning wind.[51]

<7> The Lord always does what is right, and he loves those who do right.

They will get to meet with him.[52]

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