| The Darby Translation (DBY) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 1 {To the chief Musician. [A Psalm] of David.} In Jehovah have I put my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee [as] a bird to your mountain? | 1 In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: "Flee like a bird to your mountain. |
| 2 For behold, the wicked bend the bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may in darkness shoot at the upright in heart. | 2 For look, the wicked bend their bows; they set their arrows against the strings to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart. |
| 3 If the foundations be destroyed, what shall the righteous do? | 3 When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do ?" |
| 4 Jehovah [is] in the temple of his holiness; Jehovah, -- his throne is in the heavens: his eyes behold, his eyelids try the children of men. | 4 The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD is on his heavenly throne. He observes the sons of men; his eyes examine them. |
| 5 Jehovah trieth the righteous one; but the wicked, and him that loveth violence, his soul hateth. | 5 The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked and those who love violence his soul hates. |
| 6 Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone; and scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup. | 6 On the wicked he will rain fiery coals and burning sulfur; a scorching wind will be their lot. |
| 7 For righteous is Jehovah; he loveth righteousness, his countenance doth behold the upright. | 7 For the LORD is righteous, he loves justice; upright men will see his face. |
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