1 1 1 For the director of music. Of David.
1 In the Lord I take refuge. 1 How then can you say to me: 1 "Flee like a bird to your mountain.
2 For look, the wicked bend their bows; 2 they set their arrows against the strings 2 to shoot from the shadows 2 at the upright in heart.
3 When the foundations are being destroyed, 3 what can the righteous do?"
4 The Lord is in his holy temple; 4 the Lord is on his heavenly throne. 4 He observes everyone on earth; 4 his eyes examine them.
5 The Lord examines the righteous, 5 but the wicked, those who love violence, 5 he hates with a passion.
6 On the wicked he will rain 6 fiery coals and burning sulfur; 6 a scorching wind will be their lot.
7 For the Lord is righteous, 7 he loves justice; 7 the upright will see his face.
