The Complete Jewish Bible CJB
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1 For the leader. By David: In ADONAI I find refuge. So how can you say to me, "Flee like a bird to the mountains!
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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 See how the wicked are drawing their bows and setting their arrows on the string, to shoot from the shadows at honest men.
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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 are destroyed, what can the righteous do?"
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When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?”
4 ADONAI is in his holy temple. ADONAI, his throne is in heaven. His eyes see and test humankind.
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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 ADONAI tests the righteous; but he hates the wicked and the lover of violence.
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The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked, those who love violence, he hates with a passion.
6 He will rain hot coals down on the wicked, fire, sulfur and scorching wind will be what they get to drink.
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On the wicked he will rain fiery coals and burning sulfur; a scorching wind will be their lot.
7 For ADONAI is righteous; he loves righteousness; the upright will see his face.
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For the LORD is righteous, he loves justice; the upright will see his face.
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