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New Revised Standard NRS
1 I have taken refuge in the LORD. So how can you say to me, “Flee to the hills like a bird
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In the Lord I take refuge; how can you say to me, "Flee like a bird to the mountains;
2 because the wicked have already bent their bows; they've already strung their arrows; they are ready to secretly shoot those whose heart is right”?
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for look, the wicked bend the bow, they have fitted their arrow to the string, to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart.
3 When the very bottom of things falls out, what can a righteous person possibly accomplish?
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If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?"
4 But the LORD is in his holy temple. The LORD! His throne is in heaven. His eyes see— his vision examines all of humanity.
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The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord's throne is in heaven. His eyes behold, his gaze examines humankind.
5 The LORD examines both the righteous and the wicked; his very being hates anyone who loves violence.
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The Lord tests the righteous and the wicked, and his soul hates the lover of violence.
6 God will rain fiery coals and sulfur on the wicked; their cups will be filled with nothing but a scorching hot wind
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On the wicked he will rain coals of fire and sulfur; a scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.
7 because the LORD is righteous! He loves righteous deeds. Those whose heart is right will see God's face.
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For the Lord is righteous; he loves righteous deeds; the upright shall behold his face.