11:1 To the choirmaster. Of David. In the LORD I take refuge; how can you say to me, "Flee like a bird to the mountains;
11:1 To the leader. Of David. In the LORD I take refuge; how can you say to me, "Flee like a bird to the mountains;

11:2 for lo, the wicked bend the bow, they have fitted their arrow to the string, to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart;
11:2 for look, the wicked bend the bow, they have fitted their arrow to the string, to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart.

11:3 if the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do"?
11:3 If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?"

11:4 The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD's throne is in heaven; his eyes behold, his eyelids test, the children of men.
11:4 The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD's throne is in heaven. His eyes behold, his gaze examines humankind.

11:5 The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked, and his soul hates him that loves violence.
11:5 The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked, and his soul hates the lover of violence.

11:6 On the wicked he will rain coals of fire and brimstone; a scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.
11:6 On the wicked he will rain coals of fire and sulfur; a scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.

11:7 For the LORD is righteous, he loves righteous deeds; the upright shall behold his face.
11:7 For the LORD is righteous; he loves righteous deeds; the upright shall behold his face.