1 1 1 For the director of music. A psalm of David.
1 I run to the Lord for safety. 1 So how can you say to me, 1 "Fly away like a bird to your mountain.
2 Look! Evil people are bending their bows. 2 They are placing their arrows against the strings. 2 They are planning to shoot from the shadows 2 at those who have honest hearts.
3 When law and order are being destroyed, 3 what can godly people do?"
4 The Lord is in his holy temple. 4 The Lord is on his throne in heaven. 4 He watches all people. 4 His eyes study them.
5 The Lord watches over those who do what is right. 5 But he hates sinful people and those who love to hurt others.
6 He will pour out flaming coals and burning sulfur 6 on those who do what is wrong. 6 A hot and dry wind will destroy them.
7 The Lord always does what is right. 7 So he loves it when people do what is fair. 7 Those who are honest will enjoy his blessing.
