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1 I trust in the Lord for protection. So why do you say to me, "Fly like a bird to your mountain.
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In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: “Flee like a bird to your mountain.
2 Like hunters, the wicked string their bows; they set their arrows on the bowstrings. They shoot from dark places at those who are honest.
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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 When all that is good falls apart, what can good people do?"
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When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?”
4 The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord sits on his throne in heaven. He sees what people do; he keeps his eye on them.
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The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD is on his heavenly throne. He observes everyone on earth; his eyes examine them.
5 The Lord tests those who do right, but he hates the wicked and those who love to hurt others.
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The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked, those who love violence, he hates with a passion.
6 He will send hot coals and burning sulfur on the wicked. A whirlwind is what they will get.
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On the wicked he will rain fiery coals and burning sulfur; a scorching wind will be their lot.
7 The Lord does what is right, and he loves justice, so honest people will see his face. For the director of music. Upon the sheminith. A psalm of David.
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For the LORD is righteous, he loves justice; the upright will see his face.
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