The Complete Jewish Bible CJB
New King James Version NKJV
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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To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. In the Lord I put my trust; How can you say to my soul, "Flee as 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 bow, They make ready their arrow on the string, That they may shoot secretly at the upright in heart.
3 If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?"
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If the foundations are 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's throne is in heaven; His eyes behold, His eyelids test the sons of men.
5 ADONAI tests the righteous; but he hates the wicked and the lover of violence.
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The Lord tests the righteous, But the wicked and the one who loves violence His soul hates.
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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Upon the wicked He will rain coals; Fire and brimstone and a burning wind Shall be the portion of their cup.
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 righteousness; His countenance beholds the upright.