| New International Version (NIV) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 1 In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: "Flee like 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 look, the wicked bend their bows; they set their arrows against the strings to shoot from the shadows 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 When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do ?" | 3 When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do ?" |
| 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. | 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 The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked and those who love violence his soul hates. | 5 The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked and those who love violence his soul hates. |
| 6 On the wicked he will rain fiery coals and burning sulfur; a scorching wind will be their lot. | 6 On the wicked he will rain fiery coals and burning sulfur; a scorching wind will be their lot. |
| 7 For the LORD is righteous, he loves justice; upright men will see his face. | 7 For the LORD is righteous, he loves justice; upright men will see his face. |
| Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) | Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |