Jubilee Bible 2000 JUB
New International Version NIV
1 I put my trust in the LORD put I: how say ye to my soul, Flee <em>as</em> 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, behold, the wicked bend <em>their</em> bow; they make ready their arrow upon the string that they may secretly shoot 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 The foundations shall be destroyed. What has the righteous done?
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When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?”
4 The LORD <em>is</em> in the temple of his holiness, the LORD’s throne <em>is</em> 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 The LORD tries the righteous, but the wicked and he that loves violence his soul hates.
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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 shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, with winds of whirlwinds: <em>this shall be</em> 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 the righteous LORD loves righteousness; his countenance beholds the upright.
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For the LORD is righteous, he loves justice; the upright will see his face.
The Jubilee Bible (from the Scriptures of the Reformation), edited by Russell M. Stendal, Copyright © 2000, 2001, 2010
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