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New International Version NIV
1 In Jehovah do I take refuge: How say ye to my soul, Flee [as] 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 For, lo, the wicked bend the bow, They make ready their arrow upon the string, That they may shoot in darkness at the upright in heart;
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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 If the foundations be destroyed, What can the righteous do?
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When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?”
4 Jehovah is in his holy temple; Jehovah, his throne is in heaven; His eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.
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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 Jehovah trieth the righteous; But the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
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The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked, those who love violence, he hates with a passion.
6 Upon the wicked he will rain snares; Fire and brimstone and burning wind shall be the portion of their cup.
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On the wicked he will rain fiery coals and burning sulfur; a scorching wind will be their lot.
7 For Jehovah is righteous; He loveth righteousness: The upright shall behold his face.
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For the LORD is righteous, he loves justice; the upright will see his face.
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